Bobby Lee Wright
September 2, 1951 ~ September 8, 2024
Bobby Wright passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday September 8th, 2024, in Marietta, GA after a long hard fight with cancer.
Bobby was born September 2, 1951, in Marietta, GA. His father was in the military, so he spent part of his childhood in Texas and Guam but Marietta, GA was always his home.
Bobby was a thoroughbred horse trainer in his 20 & early 30’s and then moved on to his 25+ year career at Cobb County Parks and Recreations where he retired.
After Bobby retired, he enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved working in his beautiful yard, planting his garden every year, watching the Braves, Georgia Bulldogs and Kentucky Derby, spending time with his friends and family and playing one of his many guitars.
Bobby leaves to cherish his memories by his only son Andrew (Jessica) Wright and Granddaughter Brooklynn Wright. His brother Kenneth (Lisa) Wright and His sister Jackie (Mike) Reilly, including his loving nieces and nephew. A host of cousins, friends and family.
Bobby is preceded in death by his father & Mother Milton Earl Wright & Dorothy Rogers-Wright
A celebration of Life will be held Friday October 4, 2024, from 2pm-5pm at Southern Cremations & Funerals at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park in Marietta, GA at the Columbarium Chapel.
All are welcome to come celebrate the life of Bobby with his family and friends.
In lieu of Flowers please send plants as Bobby was a plant lover or plant a tree.
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Me and my pepaw right before going to leah’s wedding, he always loved to take pictures with me.
I remember going to the fair with Bobby, Bob and Tony Mitchell as Freshman in high school! Many days at the rock quarry and Websters Overlook at Lake Allatoona. So many good times. He was such a kind soul! I will miss him
Thank you Flay for the memories. We love hearing everyone’s memories of Bobby. We will cherish them forever ♥️
In memory of Bobby Wright
Andy and I have been together for almost 25 yrs. I loved Bobby like a father. Caring for him while he fought this battle and especially the last 2 weeks, I wouldn’t trade it for anything. We joked, we laughed and we cried. Caring for him and holding his hand has he took his last breath was was an honor. He will always be in our hearts & minds with any and everything we do. Love you, Bobby!
He was my childhood hero. I’ve lost count of the number of times he saved the day, with a timely ride, when me and my cousins were stranded, or in trouble, somewhere. He was a very brave young man who set a great example for the rest of us.
Thank you for those memories of Bobby. He will forever be missed. It means the world to us that people are sharing their memories of him.
Our heartfelt sympathies for the loss of Bobby. Much love to his family
We shared a lot of years and memories together. You will be missed by all of us. With much love. Jackie and Mike Reilly
The flowers are beautiful Bobby would have loved them. I know I love looking at them. Thank you! The tree will be beautiful also.
So sorry for your loss!! Sending love and prayers and our deepest sympathy!
When remembering Bobby, I instantly see his smiling sweet face. I recall his love of those amazing Jack Russell’s. A trio of us singing Jim Croce’s, ‘Operator’ as he played along into a long evening of pure camaraderie. He was a sincere, caring friend that made my life better for knowing him.
10/4/2024
Today we celebrated your life. You had so many friends that loved you dearly. We had Williamson Brothers BBQ just like you wanted. Everything was beautiful. Your life meant so much. You didn’t want anything big, but I’m so glad that you decided to let us have the celebration of life in honor of your life. So many of friends and family showed up. We miss you so much.