John Wilbur Wainright

Hickox – John Wilbur Wainright, 80, of Hickox passed away Monday evening (June 30, 2025) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Hickox, GA his parents were Jesse Olin Wainright and Allie Thrift Wainright. He is also preceded in death by several siblings, Calvin Wainright, Theo Wainwright, Florrie Wainright and Joe Wainright.

John worked for Saint Regis Papermill as a welder and attended Riverside Chapel Baptist Church. He loved spending time with his family, especially at family get togethers, singing, playing music, Bluegrass music being one of his favorites, camping and being on his tractor. John was a people person who never met a stranger.

Survivors include his wife, Glenda Wainright of Hickox; a son and daughter-in-law, Darren Wainright (Amy) of McClenny, FL; a daughter, Tammy Wainright; 2 grandchildren, Shelby Davis (Chris) and Gracie Wainright; his sister, Dorothy Justice of Hickox; and also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Thursday (July 3, 2025) starting at 10am at Riverside Chapel Baptist Church.

A funeral service will be held Thursday morning (July 3, 2025) at 11am at Riverside Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Wainright and Rev. Tom Kennedy officiating. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Matt O’Berry, Adam O’Berry, Steven Howard, Tom Barrett, Eric Prescott and Tim Wainright. Honorary pallbearers will be Donald Lewis, Johnnie Crews and Lamar Thrift.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.