FRANKLIN
John Kenneth “Johnny” “Buck” Wright, 71, lifelong resident of Franklin, IN passed away Monday, November 23, 2020. He was born November 8, 1949 in Franklin, IN to Charles Thomas Wright and Frances (Parker) Wright.
He was a 1968 graduate of Franklin Community High School.
He lived his entire life on the Wright Family Farm in Franklin, IN and carried on the 60 plus years of the family tradition of selling mums at the farm. He also operated a roadside stand there selling his vegetables with special pride in his tomatoes and pumpkins. Johnny was a regular at the Franklin Farmers Market selling vegetables and melons from his red pick-up truck. He also had been a general contractor with John Limp and the late Danny Limp and the late Larry Wilkerson. He and his dear friend John Limp opened the doors of the The Willard in 1986 and the Jeff Street Pub in 1998.
Survivors include his sister Sharon Acton and her husband Roger of Franklin, IN; cousins of the Wright, Bechman and Parker families; and a close-knit group of friends.
A gathering will take place on Sunday August 8, 2021 from 5PM until 8PM at the Barn at Crystal Spring Farm 3620 North Hurricane Road in Franklin, Indiana with a time of sharing at 5:30 P.M. Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin, IN is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com. Information at 317-738-0202.
