Michael "Mike" Kent Wright

Michael “Mike” Kent Wright, 79, of Kokomo, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at his home. He was born on November 12, 1946, the son of Ervin and Mary Margaret (Knipher) Wright. On October 30,1966, he married Suzanne (Leslie) Wright at Beamer Methodist Church in Kokomo, and she survives.

Mike was a 1965 graduate of Northwestern High School. Mike worked at Chrysler Casting for several years until he and Suzy started their own business. Wright’s Corporate Cleaning Inc. began in 1976 and has been a successful and strong business for 50 years. He loved his customers and made many lifelong friends. Mike enjoyed fishing, hunting, and telling jokes to people. He had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. He loved the Lord and was loyal and loving to everyone he knew. He was very proud of his family business and liked being able to train his kids and grandkids in the way of the business. He was very passionate and committed to his work and customers.

Along with his wife, Suzanne, he is survived by his children, Michael Todd Wright (Amber Pyle) Shannon (Vince) Shrader, Brent (Rachel) Wright, and Tiffany (Richie) Myers; grandchildren, Brittany (Jordan) Brooks, Mason Wright, Blake Shrader, Cody Shrader, Triston Myers, Daizee Myers, and Elliana Myers; and great-grandchildren, Jaxen Brooks, Oliver Brooks, Ashton Brooks, and Everett Brooks.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Carol Ann (Bob) Whitehead; and brothers, Bud Wright and Joe Wright.

A funeral service celebrating Mike’s life will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday June 10, 2026, at Center Road Church of Christ, 899 W. 300 S, Kokomo, with Pastor Lynn Brust officiating. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 11:00 am-1:00 pm at the church. A private comital service will take place in Albright Cemetery following cremation. Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be made at www.shirleyandstout.com.

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