KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – John Dale Wright, 77, of Kelseyville, “JD” Wright, son of John and Ruby Wright, loving husband and father, passed away peacefully on Nov. 20, 2016.

JD was born in Porterville, Calif., on May 21, 1939. His family soon moved to Kelseyville and he graduated from Kelseyville High School.

He served his country in the Army Reserves. 

JD and Carol were married on September 24, 2016 and were married for 48 years when she passed away in 2014.
 
JD is survived by his son, Charlie Wright and wife Jessica; daughter, Suzanne Emerson and husband Chris; grandchildren, Logan, Chase and London; as well as his sister, Evadene Kirkpatrick; brother, James Wright; sister-in-law Joan Turner; brother-in-law Carl Alford; and many loving nieces and nephews.  

The family would like to express its gratitude to the staff at Rocky Point Care Center for their kindness and care during Papa’s time with them. 

A memorial service will be held at Chapel of the Lake Mortuary, 1625 N. High St., Lakeport, on Monday, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m. Rev. Steve Nesheim of Kelseyville Presbyterian Church will be officiating.

For further information please contact Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .