Richard James Wright Obituary

Richard James Wright, born on October 13, 1947, passed away on September 6, 2026. Richard leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his mother Sylvia Jane Worley Wright; his siblings, Pat (Leroy), Wanda (Max), Judy (Charlie) and Alfred "Al" Wright Jr. (Arlene); and his brother-in-law Floyd Overholt.

He is survived by: his father Alfred Wright Sr.; his daughters, Teresa (Michael) of Lawrence and Tammy of Lawrence, Kansas; his grandchildren, Brandon, Jacob, Connor, Ragan and Keegan; his siblings, Nancy Overholt of Shawnee, Kansas and David Wright (Connie) of Osage City, Kansas; and his friend Ray Davis. He is also survived by his family and friends as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to help his daughter, Teresa Foster's fight against cancer at https://ffnd.co.