Christopher W. Wright

Christopher W. Wright, 36 of Elkhart, passed away Nov. 1, 2015 at his home.

He was born July 29, 1979 in Elkhart to Henry and Yvonne (Trim) Wright. Surviving are 2 sons, Joshua Wright of Elkhart and Kyle Wright of Wakarusa, a daughter, Kayla Wright of Wakarusa; 4 brothers, Clyde Marks of Elkhart, Edgar Wright of Elkhart, Sheldon (Angie) Wright of Hesperia, MI and James (Deb) Pankow of Muskegon Hts, MI, a sister, Kelly Mathews of Bronson, MI and his parents, Henry and Yvonne Wright of Elkhart. He was preceded in death by a sister, Teresa Wright.

Chris was a welder for Lippert Components Co. and enjoyed fishing, bowling, and stock car racing. He did circle track racing at New Paris Speedway and was an avid Jimmy Johnson fan. He was a Michigan football fan.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 11 am to 1 pm Thursday, Nov. 5th at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, where services will begin at 1 pm. Pastor Dave Harper will officiate. Interment will follow at Rice Cemetery.

Everyone is encouraged to wear Michigan attire or Jimmy Johnson attire to the services. Memorials may be given to the family. Online condolences may be sent to www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com.