John Wright

July 5, 1931 - February 11, 2022

John Leo Wright, 90, of Acworth, GA passed away on February 11, 2022. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home in Powder Springs, GA. with Barry Lancaster officiating. John is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Mamie Allen Wright of Acworth, GA.; daughter Debra McGaha (Tim) of Acworth, GA.; son Bruce Boatright (Lisa) of Villa Rica, GA.; grandchildren Timmy McGaha, Tracy McGaha, Danielle McGaha, Terrance McGaha (Jordan), Brandie Dimattia and Nicole Dobson (Lee); great-grandchildren Kaitlyn Marchman, Hailey Boatright Dobson, Ty Dobson, Ethan Dobson, Nevaeh Dimattia, Paisley Dimattia, Tyler Marchman, and Grayson McGaha. John loved fishing, traveling, and most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren. They were they light of his life along with his wife. John and Mamie met when John was the Vice President of Moncrief Lenoir Manufacturing in Houston, Texas. They later moved to Blackshear, Georgia where they bought an Ace Hardware. After John sold Ace Hardware, they moved to the Atlanta area to be closer to the grandchildren. John was a member of 2nd Baptist Church in Hinesville, Georgia. His loving presence will be missed. The Wright family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Arrangements in care of Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home & Crematory Macland Chapel, in Powder Springs. (770) 943-1511 www.mayeswarddobbins.com.