Background
Wright, John Emerson was born on June 12, 1937 in Atlanta. Son of John Gabriel and Emerson Elizabeth (Purcell) Wright.
Transportation company executive
Wright, John Emerson was born on June 12, 1937 in Atlanta. Son of John Gabriel and Emerson Elizabeth (Purcell) Wright.
Student, Georgia State University, 1960-1965.
President, Atlanta Labor Council, American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, 1957-1977; chairman, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, since 1975.
Married Beverly Jean Ozburn, June 30, 1956. Children: Wesley, Eugene.