Johnny (John) Lee Wright was born in Omaha Nebraska to Lovely Wright and BT Wright on December 15, 1953. He graduated from Central High in 1972 and married Sandra L Mickles (Wright) on September 21, 1974, a total of 44 years.
John loved music and was a great musician who played the bass guitar, the piano and other instruments. Throughout the early 70’s and 80s he played in a band that performed at several venues around Omaha with his good friend, Nathan Archibald and others. He loved the time he spent with the band and continued to use music as a vehicle to touch people all over the world. As an entrepreneur, he founded the YRBN internet radio station that plays lectures and songs of praise and worship, and where he hosted a daily talk show lecturing and interviewing religious leaders from around the country. Over the years the station accumulated a large database of lectures covering all topics in Hebrew studies reaching a worldwide audience and active internet community. John had a spiritual side to him, and an inherent ability to listen, to absorb and to offer a point of view based on quiet, measured wisdom. He was caring, and he loved his family. A soul that brought joy and fulfilment to many, and whose legacy will live on forever.
Johnny Lee Wright was preceded in death by mother, Lovely (Smith) Wright (maiden-Williams)- from Statesboro Georgia-Omaha NE. Father (BT Wright -Booker Thomas) Claxton Georgia-Omaha NE. Other siblings preceded in death are, Patricia Ann Wright (sister), Woodrow W. Smith Jr. (Brother), Bernard Smith (Brother), Ronald Wright (Ronnie) (Brother) Bonnie Jean Smith (West) (sister)
John leaves behind his Wife (Sandra L Wright) children Kennan Wright (Washington DC) and Keturah G Wright-(Omaha NE) 11 Grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, Brothers: Rudy Smith (Allana wife) Omaha NE, Ricky Vaughn Wright (Denver CO) and sister-Arnita Carol (Smith) Bryant (Herman-husband) (Omaha NE), and a host of nieces, nephews, sisters-brothers in-law, and cousins.
John will be missed by us all.
Sorry I could not be there Aunt Sandra on behalf of myself and my children we are very sorry for your loss and you are in all of our prayers. Love you all Keturah and Keenan praying for you all to draw comfort the best way you can
Aunt Sandra, Keturah and Kennan,
I am very sorry for your loss. I know you will miss your beloved Husband and Father. I pray the God of all comfort, holds you up during this difficult time.
To my aunt Sandra am sorry for your lose.. my blessing goes out to you and your family .. my uncle Johnny will be miss…