2001 156.26 MPH
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Jon David Wright, of Georgetown, KY, departed his earthly life on May 9, 2011 after a short illness.
He was born March 29, 1943 in Harriman, TN to the late Mattie and Lon Wright. His early years were
in the Dyllis community. Jon was a decorated Navy-Air veteran who performed air surveillance missions in Asia.
He was a diligent and respected IBM/Lexmark employee for more than 40 years where he held various positions
including administrative assistant to the CEO of Lexmark. He retired in 2005. Jon was very active and loved
Berea Christian Church where he got great joy serving his Lord willing doing whatever was needed from teaching Bible Class,
to keeping the lawn ship shape. Jon was a very innovative and avid speed boat racer. He designed and helped build his
own boats and engines. On July 21, 2000, he set a new world record in his Pugh Hydro "Tinker Toy" of 156.26 MPH, 7.521 ET.
One racing friend said, "There will surely be a quarter mile of water in Heaven just for Jon". He was a loving, caring man especially
to those in need and to animals. Donations in honor of Jon may be made to the
Lexington Humane Society, 1600 Old Frankfort Pike, Lexington, KY 40504.
Survivors include his loving wife, Gina Shely Wright; a sister, Mildred McGlothin of Lexington, KY;
brothers, Lee (Betty) Wright of Lexington, KY, Lon (Lucy) Wright of Tallahassee, FL and Charles Wright of Mecco, FL;
and many other relatives and dear friends whom sadly miss his tender love and quirky humor.
A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Jon's life will be held June 19, 2011 from 4-8pm at
Equestrian Woods Country Club, 107 Clubhouse Dr., Nicholasville, KY.
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Pugh Hydro being modified
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2009 Smok'n the Cove
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