George A. Wright, 88, of Clay City, IL died at 7:50 AM Monday, April 27, 2009 at his home in Clay City.
He was born April 26, 1921 in Wayne County, IL to John George Wright & Eliza (Graham) Wright. He married Linda Frank on December 5, 1963 in Louisville, IL. He worked in oil field construction, was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Clay City, was a past member of Clay City Odd Fellows and Clay County Civil Defense. George enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife: Linda Wright of Clay City; children: George Wright of Clay City, David Wright of Georgia, Jerry Wright, Naomi Murphy & husband Roger of Flora, Mary Sterner & husband Tim of Glen Carbon and John Wright & wife Kyley of Fairfield; 1 sister: Florence Dunlap of Clay City; 12 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, along with several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 son (LeRoy), 1 grandson, and 5 sisters (Vern Beasley, Grace Settles, Hazel Settles, Opal Wells & Beulah Stine).
Private graveside services were held Saturday (May 2, 2009) at Wright Cemetery in rural Wayne County. Frank & Bright Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Clay County Hospice and will be received at the funeral home.
He was born April 26, 1921 in Wayne County, IL to John George Wright & Eliza (Graham) Wright. He married Linda Frank on December 5, 1963 in Louisville, IL. He worked in oil field construction, was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Clay City, was a past member of Clay City Odd Fellows and Clay County Civil Defense. George enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife: Linda Wright of Clay City; children: George Wright of Clay City, David Wright of Georgia, Jerry Wright, Naomi Murphy & husband Roger of Flora, Mary Sterner & husband Tim of Glen Carbon and John Wright & wife Kyley of Fairfield; 1 sister: Florence Dunlap of Clay City; 12 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, along with several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 son (LeRoy), 1 grandson, and 5 sisters (Vern Beasley, Grace Settles, Hazel Settles, Opal Wells & Beulah Stine).
Private graveside services were held Saturday (May 2, 2009) at Wright Cemetery in rural Wayne County. Frank & Bright Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Clay County Hospice and will be received at the funeral home.
George A. Wright, 88, of Clay City, IL died at 7:50 AM Monday, April 27, 2009 at his home in Clay City.
He was born April 26, 1921 in Wayne County, IL to John George Wright & Eliza (Graham) Wright. He married Linda Frank on December 5, 1963 in Louisville, IL. He worked in oil field construction, was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Clay City, was a past member of Clay City Odd Fellows and Clay County Civil Defense. George enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife: Linda Wright of Clay City; children: George Wright of Clay City, David Wright of Georgia, Jerry Wright, Naomi Murphy & husband Roger of Flora, Mary Sterner & husband Tim of Glen Carbon and John Wright & wife Kyley of Fairfield; 1 sister: Florence Dunlap of Clay City; 12 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, along with several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 son (LeRoy), 1 grandson, and 5 sisters (Vern Beasley, Grace Settles, Hazel Settles, Opal Wells & Beulah Stine).
Private graveside services were held Saturday (May 2, 2009) at Wright Cemetery in rural Wayne County. Frank & Bright Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Clay County Hospice and will be received at the funeral home.
He was born April 26, 1921 in Wayne County, IL to John George Wright & Eliza (Graham) Wright. He married Linda Frank on December 5, 1963 in Louisville, IL. He worked in oil field construction, was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Clay City, was a past member of Clay City Odd Fellows and Clay County Civil Defense. George enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife: Linda Wright of Clay City; children: George Wright of Clay City, David Wright of Georgia, Jerry Wright, Naomi Murphy & husband Roger of Flora, Mary Sterner & husband Tim of Glen Carbon and John Wright & wife Kyley of Fairfield; 1 sister: Florence Dunlap of Clay City; 12 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, along with several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 son (LeRoy), 1 grandson, and 5 sisters (Vern Beasley, Grace Settles, Hazel Settles, Opal Wells & Beulah Stine).
Private graveside services were held Saturday (May 2, 2009) at Wright Cemetery in rural Wayne County. Frank & Bright Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Clay County Hospice and will be received at the funeral home.
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