Obituary of Harris Wright

Kathleen, GA- Emmett Harris Wright, 82, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022. A graveside service is scheduled for Thursday, April 21, 3:00pm in Parkway Memorial Gardens. A visitation at Heritage Memorial Funeral Home is scheduled Thursday from 2:00 until 3:00pm, one hour before the service.

Harris was born June 1, 1939 in Unadilla, Georgia to the late Emit and Susie Wright. He worked for himself as a paint and body technician restoring cars. Harris’ favorite pastime was fishing. In fact, he enjoyed the sport so much he competed alongside his son, Scotty in fishing tournaments. Harris would often frequent Lakes Tobesofkee and Sinclair at least two times a week to see what kind of catch he could bring home. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather and he will be missed by his closest friends and family.

In addition to his parents, Harris is preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Gentry Patat Wright; daughter, Mimi Johnson; step children: Coil Patat and Peggy and Mark Price.

Harris is survived by his sons: Scotty (Laura) Wright of Macon, Tommy (Tammy) Wright of Perry, and Billy Wright of Perry; stepchildren: Eddy Patat of Indiana, Nadine (Mike) Warlick of Kathleen, Mary (Dennis) Normand of Byron, and Cathy (Kenny) Rainbow of Macon; sister, Agnes Pope of Perry; and many, many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Susan G. Komen, 13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889, Dallas, TX 75380.

Please sign the online guest registry at www.heritagemfh.com and leave a personal condolence.

Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.