Celebrating the life of
John Winfred Wright
April 11, 1949 - June 19, 2026
John Winfred Wright, 77, of Savannah, died on Friday, June 19, 2026, at his residence under the care of Hospice Savannah and surrounded by his loving family. John was born on the lower eastern shore of Maryland on April 11, 1949, to the late Hobart Wright and the late Margaret Wilson Wright. In 1970, he married the love of his life Susan. He attended the University of South Carolina and the University of Baltimore. He graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law where he became a member of the Maryland Bar in 1983, he subsequently joined the federal bar of Maryland and served on the Court of Military Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court Bar. John served three years with Baltimore Police and twenty-five years with the Annapolis Police, from which he retired as Captain in 1996. He and his wife Susan, moved to Savannah the same year, where he went to work for the American Red Cross and retired as Regional Disaster Services Manager for the State of Georgia in 2015. John was very proud of his heritage and was a decedent of Corporal John Henry Wright of Savannah, who fought with Company B the 8th Georgia Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Mason Wright; his son, Michael Wright and his wife, Aya Suzuki; and his grandson, Kento Wright.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Independent Presbyterian Church beginning at 12:00 noon until just prior to the service. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Laurel Grove Cemetery.
John was a true southern gentleman. He loved his Southern Heritage and fought to defend the south against those who attempted to defame it.
- Frank Hardeman III, Savannah, Ga
Susan - Jeremy and I are so very sorry about the loss of your beloved John. Having gone through this just 1-1/2 years ago we can sympathize and empathize with you and your family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, and you have all of our love. If there is anything we can do for you, please don't hesitate to let us know. Your UDC sister and SCV brother.
- Linda Friedman, Greer, SC
Super nice person, knew him personally and professionally in Annapolis. Always enjoyed 'catching up'. Condolences to the family for loss of a really great person.
- Dick Goodwin, Fresno, CA
Very nice person, pleasure to have known you and your sweet wife Susan, lifetime memories. Rest in peace my friend.
- Glenna McCormack (Merical), Mountain View, AR
Classmate at Annapolis High School. RIP, John
- Duncan Bradbury, Annapolis , Maryland
John and my Father Officer Larry Callis served together on the Annapolis Police Department and John was a good man and Officer and will be truly missed, God Speed John May you Rest in Peace our Brother in Blue
- Deborah Callis, Annapolis, MD
Susan & Family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of John. Condolences to you and the family.
- Evelyn Wilson Engelke, Myrtle Beach, SC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
912-898-0900
- Visitation
- 12:00 - 1:00 pm on Tue, June 30, 2026
- Independent Presbyterian Church
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207 Bull Street (map)
Savannah GA 31401 - 912-236-3346
- Funeral Service
- 1:00 p.m. on Tue, June 30, 2026
- Independent Presbyterian Church
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207 Bull Street (map)
Savannah GA 31401 - 912-236-3346
- Burial
- 2:00 p.m. on Tue, June 30, 2026
- Laurel Grove Cemetery
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(map)
Savannah Georgia
