John Paul Wright

December 25, 1997 - June 14, 2021

A Celebration of Life for John Paul Wright, 23, of Whitehouse will be held on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Stewart Family Funeral Home. John passed away Monday, June 14, 2021, in Whitehouse. He was the beloved son of Paul David and Gina Webb Wright. He was born December 25, 1997 in Joplin, Missouri. John put his faith in Jesus Christ from a young age for eternal salvation. He loved the Lord and lived out his faith daily. John was dedicated to his studies and graduated with honors from Whitehouse High School. He was a member of the National Honor Society, played first chair tuba and a proud Eagle Scout. He earned his Bachelor of Science at The University of Texas at Tyler with a Biochemistry degree. He worked at Precision Spine Care as a lab technician and lead server at Villagio del Vino in Tyler, Texas. John’s impact in his 23 years affected countless lives. Those who knew John, even for a moment, could testify to the shining light that surrounded him. John’s big heart led him to consistently seek opportunities to go above and beyond to meet others’ needs in a tangible way. John’s adventurous spirit came alive in the Rockies and anywhere the “mountain goat’s” feet led him. John enjoyed hanging with “the boys” and was a lover of his plants, pets and music. John was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wilbur and Shirley Wright (Joplin, Mo) and Aaron and Ruth Webb (Webb City, Mo), along with his cousin Gina Capps Colombini (St. Louis, Mo). He is survived by his loving family including David and Gina Wright and brother Spencer Wright (Whitehouse). John’s legacy of love and passion will forever be remembered. Visitation is scheduled from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway in Tyler. If desired, memorials may be made to The Humane Society’s Pets Fur People in Tyler, 1823 CR 386, Tyler, TX 75708 (https://petsfurpeople.org/).