Russell James Wright

Russell “Russ” James Wright, age 61 of Winder, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020. He was a native of Chicago. Russ was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and attended Winder First United Methodist Church with his mother Anita. He was the owner operator of Wright Shelving and Mirrors and the co-owner of Right Start Therapy. Russ loved anything related to hotrods, racing and tractors, but most of all his family and spending time at the beach with them.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Wright. Russ is survived by his wife, Helen Wright of Winder; his mother, Anita Housinger Wright of Winder; three daughters, Jennifer Wright of Grayson, Melissa Everett (Michael) of Snellville and Megan Henderson of Harriman, TN; a son, William Wright of Atlanta; step-children, Carl Graden of Lilburn, Don Graden Jr. of Lafayette, LA and Tashina Hall of Maryland; four brothers, Roger Wright of Bethlehem, Ron Wright of Winder, Tim Wright of Peachtree City and Gary Wright of Statham; a sister, Gail Hunter of Gainesville and grandchildren, Mia Jackson, Brandon Wright, Brittanica Everett, Clayton Everett, Carigan Everett, Coleton Everett, Ally Graden, Gracie Graden, Caylee Graden, Laney Graden, Ema Graden, Morgan and Madsyn David and Dylan and Liam Williams.

The family will receive friends from 6PM until 9PM at Smith Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. A funeral Service will be held at 2PM Thursday, June 25, 2020 in the chapel of Smith Funeral home, Winder, GA with Rev. Ronnie Healan officiating. Interment will follow in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to The American Heart Association.