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Robert Lynn Wright
1961 - 2025
Robert Wright Obituary
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Robert was born Aug. 31, 1961, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, to Robert Lewis Wright and Retha Arlene (Landreth) Wright. He was a 1979 graduate of Fair Play High School and a 1981 graduate of SFCC in Sedalia.
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On June 27, 1981, he was united in marriage to Patricia E Friedly in Bolivar. This union was blessed with two daughters and a son.
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He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Retha Wright; grandchildren, Bentley Lewis and Jocelyn VanGordon. Survivors include his wife Patricia; children, Kristin (Chris) Moore, Springfield, Karla (Josh) Lewis of Fair Play, David (Kristen) Wright of Ozark; grandchildren, Cale Moore, Cierra Lewis, Isaac VanGordon, Aiden Lewis, Jacob Corley, Kolten Lewis, and Emma Lewis; brother Brent (Tammy) Wright; nephews, Kendal (Samantha) Wright, and Landon Wright; great-nephew Colter Wright, and great-niece Audrey Wright.
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Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at First Baptist Church of Fair Play, in Fair Play, with Pastor David Stunkel officiating. Burial will be held at a later date.
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In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to First Baptist Church of Fair Play, 500 N Walnut, Fair Play, MO 65649, or the American Diabetes Association.
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