Deacon John William Wright

"The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.”– Psalms 37:23 Deacon John William Wright was called home by his heavenly father on Monday, April 13, 2020. He was the youngest of six children born to Willie and Theodosia (Bennett) Wright, on November 14, 1948, in Saginaw, Michigan, where he lived for 71 years. After graduating from Saginaw High School, class of 1966, John joined the United States Air Force, and served for four years during the Vietnam War, working in Aircraft Maintenance. Upon returning home to Saginaw, John enrolled in Delta college, where he earned an Associate of Science degree in 1972. Afterward, John began a career as a Radiologic Technologist, and a Cardiac Catheterization Tech at Covenant HealthCare Hospital (formerly St. Luke's Hospital). John's career and life's work at Covenant HealthCare lasted for 42 years before he retired in 2015. He was beloved by his coworkers. His warm smile, infectious laugh, and strong work ethic brought joy to everyone who knew him. John professed faith in Christ and was baptized at an early age. He loved his church family and was a devoted member of "Greater Williams Temple, Church of God in Christ". He was appointed Deacon under the leadership of his late pastor Bishop H. J. Williams. Under the leadership of his current pastor, Superintendent Arthur L. Aikin, he served as Vice-President of the Trustee Board, Co-Chair of the Deacon Board and Assistant Sunday School Superintendent. He was always a willing volunteer to support his pastor and church. He was loved by his church family who were very diligent in praying for him; he is greatly missed. John was united in marriage to Lucinda Scott, and from that union they had two children: daughter, Cortney Lynn Wright, and son, John William Wright II. John loved sports, and was an avid fan of basketball, baseball, football, and bowling, recording a 300 game on more than one occasion as a member of a bowling league. He loved going on trips to visit family and friends, and took great pride in attending family reunions. John's passion for life will be remembered and celebrated by all who knew and loved him. John was preceded in death by his parents Willie L. and Theodosia Wright; sisters, Ora L. Johnson and Mary A. Scott; and brother, Martin E. Wright. In addition to his children, Cortney L. Wright, and John W. Wright II, he is survived by his sister, Annie P. Wright of Saginaw, Michigan; brother, Lester E. Wright of Converse, Texas; god-brothers, Joseph Bady and Terry Triplett; former spouse, Lucinda Scott Jones; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends. The family would like to thank and acknowledge Superintendent Arthur L. Aikin and his wife Missionary Lera J. Aikin, and Deacon Wright's church family at Greater Williams Temple Church of God in Christ; the Covenant Visiting Nurses Association/Hospice Care Nurses, Brianna, Nayma, Megan, and aides, Haria, Jojo and Lisa; Dr. Minoo Khetarpal, the members of her office, nurses, and staff; the Saginaw County Commission on aging, Tanya S. Monville, and Meals on Wheels; the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, visiting nurses, nurses, doctors, Anne Milko-Delpier, Mark Kaczmarek, and staff of Covenant Cooper & Harrison Hospital, nurses, doctors, and staff, many of whom were cherished coworkers; Covenant Transitional Care Unit, nurses, doctors, Jody Webb, and staff of Covenant Radiation Center, nurses, doctors, and staff. We would like to express our deepest gratitude and sincerest appreciation for all of the kindness and thoughtfulness that has been shown throughout this very difficult period. To all those who called, sent cards, well-wishes and prayers, please know that we will be forever grateful to the love you showered our father. May the Lord be with you and Bless you always. “May the Lord watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another.” Genesis 31:49 Funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Evans & Browne's Funeral Home, 441 N. Jefferson Ave., Saginaw, MI 48607. Pastor Arthur L. Aikin will officiate with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery, 3210 S. Washington Ave., Saginaw, MI 48601. Friends may call at the funeral Home on Monday from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m. *******At Evans & Browne's Funeral Home, we value the safety and health of our customers, staff and the general public. Therefore, we will adhere to EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 2020-42 issued by our Governor Gretchen Whitmer, regarding assemblages in the wake of the unprecedented health challenge our state and nation is facing. The Executive Order is as follows: Acting under the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, I order the following: 1. Beginning on April 10, 2020 at 4:00 pm, and continuing through May 1, 2020 at 5:00 pm, all assemblages of more than 10 people in a single indoor shared space and all events of more than 10 people are prohibited in this state. A single indoor shared space includes but is not limited to a room, hall, cafeteria, auditorium, theater, or gallery. The prohibition on assemblages set forth in this section does not apply to: The prohibition set forth in this section does not abridge protections guaranteed by the state or federal constitution under these emergency circumstances. We do understand that this may pose a challenge to you and your family, but our dedicated staff is here to help guide you towards making the best decisions in memorializing your loved one.*

Deacon John William Wright

November 14, 1948 - April 13, 2020