Isaac-Wright, Jr.-Obituary

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Isaac D. Wright, Jr.

Springfield, Illinois

Jun 20, 1934 – Feb 27, 2021 (Age 86)

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BORN
June 20, 1934
DIED
February 27, 2021
AGE
86
LOCATION
Springfield, Illinois

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Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home - Springfield Obituary

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Isaac D. “Ike” Wright, Jr., 86, died peacefully on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at his home with his wife of 44 years, Linda, and family members by his side.

He was born June 20, 1934, in Paynesville, Missouri to Isaac Wright, Sr. and Opal Wright. He married Linda on...

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Miss you Ike. Praying for peace and strength Linda. Love you John & Norma

Tonna and Randy, I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad. I didn’t know him personally, but judging by the two of you, he must have been a wonderful man. You’re in my thoughts.

So sorry for your loss Linda Our thoughts and prayers are with you

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Linda, although we knew each other briefly I quickly picked up on your devotion to Ike. That in addition to him wanting you at his side demonstrated true love. I've thought of you daily. Please be assured my offer to visit stands. Please be kind to yourself as you navigate what is to come.

"IKE" AND I WERE IN THE 1953 CLASS OF JHS. WORKED ALONG SIDE IKE IN THE CAFETERIA, BUT THE BIG "THING" ABOUT "IKE" WAS HIS SKILL AS A BASKETBALL PLAYER. HIS TALENT AS A GUARD WAS UNSURPASSED!
MY SYMPATHIES TO HIS WIFE AND FAMILY.

Tanna and Family, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to you and the family. Cousin Ike was a kind-hearted man and he will be truly missed. May God comfort you all, and keep you in his loving embrace. Linda Richards Bonds

Ike remains a Jacksonville high school Crimsons’ basketball legend and always a great supporter of the program. He was a kind humble gentleman, a loving father and husband.

My sincere condolences are sent to his loved ones. May precious memories sustain his family throughout the years.

To the Wright Family from the Keller Family: Please know that we sympathize with you at the passing of your father and grandfather. Our father, Paul Keller, raised us with stories of Ike on and off the basketball court. He considered Ike to be the best basketball player he ever saw come out of Jacksonville. But he also felt Ike was a groundbreaker and leader off the court. My only regret is that I never got to see him play basketball, but our dad said that Randy was a mirror image of him. And...