John Brewer Wright

1900–1923 (age 23)

Biography

John Brewer Wright, born in 1900, was among the youngest of this group, yet he carried the warmth of devoted family ties and a bright hope for the future into every day of his abbreviated life. He approached each challenge with determination and a gentle spirit, endearing himself to those who had the joy of knowing him.

He passed away in 1923 and rests at Oak Hill Cemetery, where his memory endures as a reminder of promise, affection, and the enduring impact of a kind heart.

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