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Richard Wright

Born: 8/12/1955
Died: 3/18/2023
Age: 67
Community: Flushing , MI

Richard Howard Wright, of Flint, Michigan, passed away on March 18, 2023, at the age of 67. His funeral service be held at Rossell Funeral Home at 12:00 PM on Friday, March 24, 2023, with visitation beginning at 10:30 AM, until the start of the service. Burial will follow at 2:00 PM at Great Lakes National Cemetery located at 4200 Belford Road, Holly, Michigan, 48442.



Richard was born in Flint, Michigan on August 12, 1955, to Anna and Howard Wright. Richard was an unexpected surprise to his parents and a welcomed addition to the family. After finishing high school in Burton, he enlisted into the Navy, following in his father’s footsteps. He went on to be a career Veteran and retired after 20 years of service to his country, which he loved. He moved back to Michigan after traveling the world to look after his mother. Along the way Richard met his first wife and had his two children, Thomas and Jennifer. After their separation, he went on to meet the Love of his Life, Herminia Sakilan Hodgson. Through their mutual 2nd marriage, Richard also inherited his two stepchildren, Emerine Bonasse and RJ Hodgson. Their blended family was full of adventures and endless memories, from fishing, to snorkeling, bowling, karaoke, billiards, basketball, sports and biking, there was hardly a moment that he stood still. His character and humor were always present to anyone that was lucky enough to spend a moment of time with him.



Richard is survived by his wife of 32 years, Herminia Wright; his children, Thomas Richard Wright and Jennifer Lyn Wright; their stepchildren, Emerine Bonasse and Ronnie A. Hodgson, Jr. “RJ”, his eight (8) grandchildren and four (4) great grandchildren He was preceded in death by his grandson, Markieth Hodgson and his parents.
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  Rossell Funeral Home
307 E Main
Flushing, MI 48433

Phone: (810) 659-6342

Web Site: http://www.rossellfh.com

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Visitation
Date:   3/24/2023
Time:   10:30 AM
 
Funeral Service
Date:   3/24/2023
Time:   12:00 PM
 
Location:   Rossell Funeral Home
307 E Main
Flushing, MI 48433

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Official:   Pastor Sarah LaRose-Nettell

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