Timothy Lloyd Wright
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Timothy Lloyd Wright (60) of Kansas City, MO formerly of Ottumwa, IA died at 10:20 am,
September 9, 2021 at St. Luke’s East, Lees Summit, MO. He was born January 11, 1961 in
Wapello County, IA to Lloyd B. and Wanida Jean (Ackerman) Wright.
A 1979 graduate of Ottumwa High School, Tim attended Indian Hills Community College and
graduated from Rhema Bible College in 1994 and 2004. He married his first wife, Tammy
Sanderson in 1981. They later divorced. He married Susan Lynn Lunsford on December 1,
1990 at First Church of the Open Bible in Ottumwa, IA.
In the 1990’s Tim was actively involved with children’s ministry. Tim and Sue started a children’s
bus ministry at Agape Church in Clear Lake, IA where they bussed in many children to the
services from surrounding rural areas.
Tim enjoyed a variety of jobs throughout his career. For more than 15 years he worked at
Evergy. He began his career at Evergy in the Contact Center and was promoted multiple times.
His most recent position was as a General Design Technician in Kansas City, MO.
Tim has ministered to many children throughout his life, including fostering children in his home.
Also, he was a great Uncle and enjoyed spending time at the lake with his nieces and nephews.
However, his greatest joy was spending time and being with his 5 children and 8 grandchildren.
Surviving is his wife Susan L. (Lunsford) Wright of Kansas City, MO. Two daughters: Tracey
Lynn (Matt) Peebles, of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Serenity Joy Wright of Kansas City, MO.
Three sons: Timothy Lawrence (Mandy ) Wright of Olathe, KS, Thomas Lee (Tifanee) Wright of
Tampa, FL. and Christopher Michael Wright of Nashville, TN. Eight grandchildren: Mya,
Camilla, Isla, Matai, Lexon, Laynee, Grayson and Nora. Brothers: Rob (Tina) Forbes of Agency,
IA, Kelly (Charlene) Forbes, Crowley, TX, Wayne Wright of Davis County, IA and Jim Wright of
Ottumwa, IA and sister Vickie (Cliff) Miller of Ottumwa, IA and his mother, Wanida Wright of
Ottumwa, IA as well as many other family and friends.
Preceded in death by: Father, Lloyd Wright of Ottumwa, IA, Sister, Linda (Sis), Brother-in-law,
Steve Lunsford of Ottumwa, IA and Niece, April Forbes of Agency, IA.
Two memorial services will be held. The first one will be at 11:00am, Tuesday, September 14th
at Christ Triumphant Church in Lees Summit, MO with Jonathan Agrimson officiating. The
second service will be at 2:00pm, Saturday, September 18th at First Church of the Open Bible in
Ottumwa, Iowa with his friend, Jeff Kingery, officiating.
Memorials may be made to the family through Christ Triumphant Church, PO Box 2282 Lees Summit, MO 64063. and First Church of the Open Bible 1932 Albia Rd. Ottumwa, IA
52501. Heartland Cremation and Burial Society is in charge of arrangements.
Tim was an good man !! He will be greatly missed.
My first children’s pastor, I was one of those bus kids! Rest in God’s glory, and may His peace surround the family.
Tim was a kind and gentle man. My family (mainly my daughter) and his daughter are good friends. He was always inviting and made us feel welcome. The joy is that we will see him again, everyone will. I pray for peace and comfort in this time of grief. Sending all our love.
Sue,
We are so sorry for your loss. Tim was a wonderful man and he will be greatly missed. We are praying for the comfort of Jesus to fill your heart as you walk through this very difficult time.??
All our love,
Ed and Debbie Warfield
Many great years riding the bus with Tim for Traction Action at Agape. Such a great love for Christ and loving to those around him. He will be missed for sure.
Truly a man of God, never saw him without a smile, his kindness was infectious. He will be remembered with much fondness. Blessings for Sue and the family at this difficult time..
Tim was a schoolmate of mine. A nice person. I am amazed at what he’s accomplished over the years!, and a Pastor! My condolences for Sue and his family, and friends. May he rest in God’s loving arms, and the beauty of Heaven with his Spiritual Mother, the Blessed Virgin Mother Mary, Jesus’ Mother.
Tim and Sue have been such a blessing and inspiration at our church! Tim will be so greatly missed. What a great man of God! Our hearts and prayers go up for Sue and the entire family.
When your born you cry and the world is happy, when you die the world cries and you are happy. Fly high Uncle Tim love u always can’t wait to dance and praise with you in heaven???
I vaguely remember Tim in high school – we graduated with a class of almost 600 students and I didn’t know Tim well. Years later, when Tim and Sue were married, I heard and witnessed great things about Tim and his walk. He will be missed. But God is in control and is to be served regardless of our loved ones passing early. Good for Tim!! He was faithful and his heavenly reward will be great.
Tim was in our youth group and hung out with my brother Terry a lot! He was always kindhearted and had a such a beautiful smile! Prayers for your precious family!