Joey M. Wright age 42 of Wartburg passed away suddenly in his home on Friday December 20,2024.
He is proceeded in death by his grandparents: James and Gladys Wright and Nick Trunzo and Linda Dixen and Special Friends The Gobey Boys Stevie and Jeremy Howard and aunt Gail Lawson.
He is survived by his wife Megan Crabtree Wright
Children: Stevie, Lucas, Tyson, Oliver, Bonnie Gail, and Emma extended children: Noah and Tori
Mother and Father: Joey and Gail Wright
Mother and Father-in-law: Jennifer Perry and the late Dwayne and Tim and Mary Crabtree
Brother: Jimmy wright and wife Sarah
sister in laws: Sydney and Abbie Crabtree
special niece and nephew who were more like his own: London and James
Nieces and Nephews: Mason, Madi, Makinszie, Memphis, Maci, Emma and Sawyer
Aunts: Nikki and husband Kenn, and Nicole (aunt CoCo)
Cousins: Brandi and husband Jason, Crystal and husband Corky, Sarah and Tyler Duncan, Olivia and Taylor, Kimmy and Bryan, Chole and Chase.
Special Friends: Jeremy Doodlebug Southerland, Ronald smith, Barb and Gary Melton, Danielle Melton, Jeff and Christy Melton, Big T (Tyler Daniels)
Outside Of his work as a HVAC Service Tech, Joey enjoyed riding dirt bikes with his 4 boys and niece and nephew. He also loved spending the summer camping and going to Nemo with his family and friends. His love for football carried over to coaching his boys and niece and nephew for many years in little league. He got most of his pleasure in providing for his wife and kids. Being a father was his greatest accomplishment in life. He wasn't just a father to his own children but to others as well. He was loved by many and never met a stranger. He was always there to help anyone and everyone regardless of who they were. Joey will truly be missed.
The family will receive friends Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg from 11:00-1:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Choate Cemetery in Jamestown.
Pallbearers:
Lucas, Tyson, Noah, Jimmy, Jeremy (Doodle Bug), Tyler Duncan,
Honorary: Oliver, Big T. (Tyler Daniels)
Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Joey M. Wright.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1318 Knoxville Hwy P.O. Box 326, Wartburg, TN 37887

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