Thomas J. Wright

Thomas J. Wright obituary, Gladwin, MI

Thomas J. Wright

Thomas Wright Obituary

Published by Legacy on Oct. 14, 2025.
Thomas J. Wright
Birth: 2/4/1962
Death:10/14/25
Bay City, formerly of Saginaw
Husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away after his second hard fought battle with cancer. He had a love for riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and spending time at his family's cabin on Big Lake in Sears MI. He is survived by his wife of 21 years Laurie A. Wright, daughter's Courtney (Jake) Rose, Emily Wright (Zach) stepdaughter's Kayla Neveau, Danielle Streich, proud Papa to grandchildren Kaiden, Laila "Bug", Hadley, Ellianna, Grant, Wyatt and Father-In-Law Randy L. Streich. He was predeceased by his Stepson Brandon L. Neveau, parents Colleen and Thomas Johnson, father James Wright, brothers Dennis, Mike and Sean Wright, and Mother-In-Law Lynne K. Streich Also surviving is Sister Shannon (Rob) Harvey and Chris (Lana)Johnson, along with several nieces, and nephews. Several lifelong friends and friends he considered "brothers". Per his wishes, cremation has already taken place. Celebration of life at a later date.
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