John Thomas Wright Jr.

1961 - 2022

WRIGHT, John Thomas, Jr., 60, of Glen Allen, departed this life, Friday, January 14, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daisy and John Wright Sr.; siblings, William and Jermont Washington. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife of 29 years, Deldra Wright; one daughter, Courtney Wright; one son, Zachary Wright; siblings, Patsy Bryant, Denise Washington and Joan Wright; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. John was born November 25, 1961, in Lynn, Massachusetts. He attended Mitchell Junior College and proceeded to Virginia Union University, where he earned a B.S. in Business Administration and Management in 1988. He pledged Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Gamma Chapter, in Fall of 1985. John joined Allstate Insurance Company as an Allstate Agent in 1990, later becoming an Allstate Agency owner. He was self employed for 32 years, achieving Honor Ring 10 years and National Conference award in 2017. We, the family, would like to thank his loyal clientele down through the years. John was an active and dedicated member of North Gayton Baptist Church, where he served in Ushers and Men's ministries. John loved the outdoors; landscaping was one of his favorite things to do. He was an avid Boston Celtics and New England Patriots fan and enjoyed attending his children's many sporting activities. He was always there at practices and games cheering them to victory. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 25. 2022. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Funeral service, 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at March Funeral Home. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens.