Mr. Walter Willis Wright

Obituary Our Heavenly Father?took his angel, Walter Willis Wright Sr. home on Friday, July 29, 2022, at 2:40 a.m.?He succumbed at CenterPoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. Walter was born September 10, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Ned Hayes and Florence Newman. Walter had six siblings. His parents, three of his brothers Eddie Wright, Fred Wright, and Irvin Wright, sister Valencia Jeanette Hayes all preceded him in death. On February 6, 1961, Walter and Vernestine Washington united in marriage and to this union three children were born: Conrad Wright Sr., Walter Wright Jr., and?Renee Gunn. The marriage ended in 1982.?Walter married Ting Roxas on July 19, 2004. Walter professed a belief in God?at an early age. He joined Sunrise Baptist Church in Kansas City, Missouri under the leadership of?Reverend S.C. Clopton on January 3, 1954. He was baptized on January 10, 1954. He?moved his membership to Greater Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Albert Colbert.?He was a current member at Macedonia Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend John Brooks. He served on the usher board until his health failed. Walter graduated from Manual High School in 1960. He studied on the?associate level Electronic Maintenance and Repair Technology at Manuel Career Technical Center. He owned W & W?Maintenance Company, and he worked for Missouri Gas Energy for over fifty years. He was ambitious, even in his youth. His career began at age fourteen. He sold newspapers and cookies. Family and friends nicknamed him “Cookie” as a youngster. Walter traveled internationally on a regular basis. He visited Israel, Egypt, Turkey, South Africa, Japan, China, the Philippines, Australia, Vietnam, Cuba and many more.?He enjoyed helping others in his spare time. He volunteered at hospitals, nursing homes, and food pantries. To celebrate his homegoing and cherish his memory he leaves: his wife, Ting Roxas of the home; son's, Conrad Wright I, Raytown, Missouri and Walter Wright II (Tonia) Southern Missouri; a daughter, Renee Gunn, Atlanta, Georgia; his grandchildren's, Conrad Wright II, Walter Wright III and Zoie Seibert; one brother, Phil Hayes; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Visitation will be held Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel from 10 am -11 am. Interment Brooking Cemetery. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mr. Walter Willis Wright, please visit our floral store. Read More

Mr. Walter Willis Wright

September 10, 1942 - July 29, 2022