Allen "Al" L. Wright, 80, of Battle Creek, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 10, 2022 at his home. He was born on January 28, 1942, the son of the late Sidney William Wright and Dorothy Marian (Watkins) Wright.
Al was a 1960 graduate of Springfield High School. Al farmed his entire life on the family farm on Watkins Road where he operated a produce stand with his parents, children and grandchildren. He was well known for his tomatoes and sweet corn. He was a plumber / pipe fitter at the Federal Center for 23 yrs until retiring in 2005. He and his wife Jean attended Grace Fellowship Baptist Church and Cornerstone Community Church. He was a member of the Calhoun County Yesteryear Antique Tractor Club.
Al is survived by his Wife of 59 years, Jean Margaret (Kindy) Wright; Sons, Joe (Karen) Wright and Jason (Shawn) Wright; Daughter, Melissa (Jim) Riley; Grandchildren: Emily James, Sara (Eric) Lanham, Matthew Wright, Sam James, Ashley Wright, Kyle (Kortney) Wright, Joshua Wright, Samuel Wright, Megan Wright, Emma Riley and Allison Riley; Great Grandchildren: Lei'la, Donovan, Brielle, Mia, Hadley, Oakley and Tristan.
Al enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, antique tractors and loved time with his grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service, 375 West Dickman Road, on Tuesday June 14, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
A funeral service will be held at the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 10:30 am with Pastor Jim Riley of Eaton Rapids Assembly of God officiating.
Interment will take place in the Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gideon's International.
Arrangements by the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service. 269-788-9800 www.baxterfuneral.com
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