John Wright

January 3, 1955 - August 25, 2021

John “Crazy J” Roland-Wright, 66 of Bunceton, Missouri passed away at his home on the evening of August 24, 2021. He was born January 3, 1955, to parents Van Gerald Roland, Sr. and Mary Annie Nelson Wright Roland of Bunceton, Missouri. He attended Dunbar Elementary School and worked many years at ToastMaster and Bobber Cafe in Boonville, Missouri. John was joined in union to Mary Newman on June 11, 1994 and has two children: Decarlo Newman and Dewanna Newman. John enjoyed having cookouts, telling stories with friends and family and was fascinated by cars of all models. He was a hard worker that provided for his family and taught his children the value of family, independence and helping others. He never met a stranger and was loved and adored by his family and community. John found Christ later in his life at Mount Zion Baptist Church and other worship homes within the community. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Mary (Newman) Wright (Bunceton, MO); Son, Decarlo Newman and daughter-in-law Wendi Newman (Columbia, MO); daughter, Dewanna Newman (Kansas City, MO); four grandchildren Kristina Jones, DeCameron Newman, DeKeyra Newman and Danika Newman (Columbia, MO); brother, Sammie Wright (Fort Wayne, IN), Walter and Tracy Wright (Las Vegas, NV); sister, Louise Wright (Columbia, MO); brother Van Roland (Columbia, MO); brother, Clarence and Gladys Logan-Roland (Columbia, MO); sister Lorene and James Wheeler (Jefferson City, MO); sister, Clara Belle Roland and Robert Johnson (Columbia, MO); sister, Estella Lee-Wright (Columbia, MO); sister, Hazel and Gustavo Ricoy (Kansas City, KS); sister-in-law, Billie Newman (Columbia, MO), brother-in-law, William Newman, III (Sedalia, MO); brother-in-law Duwayne Newman (Columbia, MO); and sister-in-law, Katherine Newman (Lebanon, MO). He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. He was proceeded in death by his Mother and Father, four brothers, one sister, two sisters-in-law and two brothers-in law. Services will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at 1:00 PM at H.T. May and Son Funeral Home in Boonville. Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Services will be live-streamed through Facebook on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at 1:00 PM at https://www.facebook.com/htmayfuneralhome.