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1944
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2020
Floyd Wright Obituary
Wright, Floyd K. Jr.
of St. Louis, passed away on April 26, 2020. He is survived by his sister Janice Drake and nephew Ross Finley.
Floyd spent 30 years as an educator in the Fox C-6 school district teaching high school students as well as adult reading classes at night.
Floyd had a passion for improving the neighborhood in which he lived in the city of St. Louis.
Serving as Southwest Garden neighborhood president and in many other community groups, most recently on the board of the Tower Grove Neighborhoods CDC.
Doing his part to help beatify the area, reduce crime, and attract new residents to the city which he loved.
As part of that effort, with the help of his family, Floyd owned and managed century old 4 Family buildings in St. Louis city which he was passionate about rehabbing to provide attractive rental space.
Encouraging people of all walks of life to move to the city and be part of the community.
Floyd was charitable and kind to those around him and will be greatly missed by his family, his friends, and the neighborhood in which he lived.
Services: There will be no services at this time. Private burial will take place at Fairmont Cemetery in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Operation Brightside.
Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com
Memories and Condolences
for Floyd Wright
Carol
July 7, 2020
Such a great loss, Floyd was a terrific landlord he will be greatly missed. Prayers for his family and friends. :(
Sandra
May 2, 2020
Sympathy to his family and friends...he was a kind and wonderful landlord. He will be missed in the neighbourhood.
Sharon Heath
May 2, 2020
Floyd was a wonderful landlord and friend! I was a tenant in one of his 4-family buildings for 5 great years until I purchased my home. On the bittersweet day I returned my key to him - he said that he would always refer to that property as Sharons building! I still miss all those windows! Floyd was very proud of his neighborhood & city and always looked out for his tenants!!! He will be fondly remembered! RIP friend!
Barbara
May 2, 2020
The city will not be the same without Floyd. He was a champion for city living and especially for the Southwest Garden Neighborhood. My condolences to his family and the neighborhood. RIP Floyd
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Sharon Everett
May 2, 2020
Floyd was a kind and gentle spirit. In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Michele Shanklin
April 28, 2020
He was one of the best teachers I ever had. Wonderful memories of being in his class at Fox High School. RIP, Floyd. You were a great inspiration of what it is to be a wonderful human being.
Vihar Sheth
April 28, 2020
Floyd was a passionate board member at the Tower Grove Neighborhoods CDC and a great booster of the City of St. Louis. I'm honored to have served with him and it was a pleasure getting to know him over the last few years. He will be missed!
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