John Henry Wright

John Henry Wright, age 95, and a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

 After receiving an honorable discharge from the United States Navy, John attended LSU graduating in 1957, with a degree in electrical engineering. After college, he worked for an Alabama engineering firm on assignments, including NASA’s Saturn V Moon rocket for the Apollo 4 mission. 

John dreamed of being his own boss, and in the late sixties, he returned to Baton Rouge with his family to start a new potato chip franchise, Charles Chips of Baton Rouge. His was a familiar voice to many residents and office workers who enjoyed his delicious chips, cookies, and other treats. John didn’t slow down when he retired either, even installing a pond and building a deck, well into his seventies.

John is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Flavia Rochester Wright, their daughters Sylvia Simmers and Jonette Leckelt and her husband, Keith, grandchildren Sylvia Jean Buatt, Turner John Ogden Simmers, and Christopher Edward Buatt, and numerous nieces and nephews, family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Asa Orlando Wright and Helen Walters Wright, and siblings Richard Wright, Robert Wright, Betty Wright, June Wright Adams, and Dorothy Wright Golson. 

A private service will be held for family members and close friends.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Tunnel to Towers Foundation in John’s name.

John’s family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the caring staff of Heart of Hospice, The Crossing, and Quality In Home Care. 

 Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com