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Official Obituary of

Johnny Lee Wright, III

August 23, 2001 ~ April 5, 2020 (age 18) 18 Years Old

Johnny Wright, III Obituary

Johnny Lee Wright, III, son of Tomeika Williams and Johnny Lee Wright, Jr., was born in Albany, GA, on August 23, 2001.

Johnny graduated and received his high school diploma in 2018 while attending Ft. Gordon Military Academy.

Johnny was known for his contagious smile and his playful and goofy ways. Johnny was profoundly devoted to his family and friends and would defend them to the bitter end. He loved deeply, laughed often and lived life to the fullest. He was an incredible son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend to all who knew him. Not a day goes by, my son, you won’t be missed or remembered. Johnny enjoyed life including playing his PlayStation 4, listening to music and being with his homeboys.

On Sunday, April 5, 2020, God made the decision it was time for you to come home and forever live by His side in Heaven. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Johnny Wright, Sr.; aunt, Koyota Williams and great-grandmother, Monzella Bryant.

He leaves to mourn his passing and cherish fond memories his loving and devoted mother, Tomeika Williams; loving father, Johnny Lee Wright, Jr.; his maternal grandmother, Betty Williams; paternal grandmother, Estella Wright; four sisters, Jasmaine (William) Felton, Juan’tunette (Jesse) Hart, Phenice Love, and Taneshia Wright; two brothers, Damion Head and Josiah Wright; seven aunts, Samantha Williams, Lashunda Williams, Lawanda Henderson, Courtney Clark, Robin Gordon, Rhonda Peavy, Kenya Wright; two uncles, Victor (Wanda) Wright and Johnny Williams; seven nieces, JarNayah Evans, Jarrayah Williams, Jareai Williams, Janei Williams, AddisonMarie Williams, Jaiden Polite, and Erin Edwards; two nephews, Jeremiah Bryant and Carson Wright; cousins, Quarterris, Jason (Jasmine), D’Corey, Zuminque, Octavious, Jacquetavious, De’Camerson, Jovion, Tyran, Johnny “Lil Nard”, Montaque, Rayne, Tywanna, Betty, Brianna, Janorris, Bianca, Wayneshia, and Wayneia; very special lady in his life, Jordan Symone; 2nd mother that loved him like her own, Tierra Newsome; his best friend since childhood , Brian “Hotboi” King; cousin and best friend, Johnny “Lil Nard” Williams; and best friend and his twin, Charles “NoLack” Bryant.

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Services

Graveside Service
Tuesday
April 21, 2020

11:00 AM
Riverside Cemetery
200 Cotton Ave
Albany, GA 31701

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