John "Sluggo" Samuel Wright Jr, age 71 of Knoxville, TN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. He left this world in the presence of his beloved grandson, Landon, at UT Medical Center. Sluggo was born on January 9, 1948. Sluggo served in the US Army and fought bravely in the Vietnam War. He was wounded in Vietnam and was an honored recipient of the Purple Heart. Upon his return, Sluggo enjoyed playing pool (billiards) and developed an amazing skill for it. He also liked playing softball / baseball, watching sports games, and playing cards. Sluggo was always up to take or place a bet with friends. Much of his time was spent as a member and Trustee of the Fraternal Order of Eagles # 2698 in downtown Knoxville. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles # 3559 in Powell. Sluggo's favorite thing to do was spend time with his grandchildren and family. He was the light of his grandbabies' lives as they were of his. He never met a stranger and would always give a helping hand or do anything he could to make others' lives a little easier. The world has lost a GREAT MAN. He is finally at peace and can rest easy in paradise with all his family and friends that passed before him. They were surely there waiting with open arms to welcome him to Heaven. Sluggo is survived by his wife of 40 years, Katherine (Miller) Wright. He is also survived by his daughter, Tandy Wright-Strader, and her husband Jimmy Strader, who was like a son to him. His surviving sons are Randall Wright (Angela Wright), Steve Ervin, and Timmy Ervin (Sabrina Ervin). He also left behind his grandchildren: Arabella (Bella Jella) Strader, Kylon (Gracie) Strader , Landon Strader, Mason Strader, Alex Wright, Logan Wright, Tori Wright, Angelia Bunch, many step grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Sluggo's surviving siblings include Steve Wright (Goldie Wright) and Diane Carney. He also has many nieces and nephews. Sluggo was preceded in death by his parents, John Wright Sr and Nola (Brinyark) Wright and siblings: Wanda Caldwell, Joe Wright, Jimmy Wright, Sam Wright, Patricia Harmon, Alice Fox, Robert Lewallen, Margaret Smith, and Billy Cordell. He was also preceded in death by daughter, Lisa Ervin, and son Michael Ervin (surviving wife Teresa Ervin).
Arrangements will be determined at a later date. Please contact family for further information.
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