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Isaac Wright 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 April 7, 1977, in Springfield. He was preceded in death by his parents and stepmother, Gussie Wright.
Ike attended Jacksonville Grade School and graduated from Jacksonville High School with the class of 1953. He attended Western Illinois College for two years. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1992 after 34 years of service.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Wright of Springfield; daughter, Tonna Hamilton of Springfield; sons, Randy Wright and Craig (Tami) Wright of Jacksonville and Andy (Melissa) Wright of Ashland; stepson, Richard (Anna Brown) Pallante of Florida; grandchildren, Nakeya (Glen) Austin of Springfield, Evann Wright of Springfield, CJ Wright and Tyler Wright of Jacksonville, and Natasha Wright, Drew Wright and Riley Wright of Ashland; great-grandchildren, Amaya, Alexa, Aden, Austin and Brody Wright; sister, Peggy Howlett of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
If you would like to make a donation in Ike's memory, please send it to: Memorial Home Services, Attn: Donations and Giving 701 N. 1st Street, Springfield, IL 62781. Hospice provided Ike with love and dignity in his final days.
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John & Norma Thompson
March 10, 2021
Miss you Ike. Praying for peace and strength Linda. Love you John & Norma
Brenda (Lawson) McKinney
March 8, 2021
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.
Tom Mullen
March 8, 2021
So sorry for your loss Linda Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Leslie
March 7, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jobi Tabb
March 7, 2021
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.
Roger Cannell
March 7, 2021
"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.
Linda Richards Bonds
March 6, 2021
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
Mel Roustio
March 6, 2021
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.
Dirk K
March 6, 2021
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 Randy was the best player of my era. To this day I still value the friendship Randy and I shared, as baseball teammates and basketball adversaries. Ike was an icon in Jacksonville and will not be forgotten anytime soon. Bless his memory. Bless his soul.
Karen Strohmeyer
March 2, 2021
I have enjoyed knowing Ike as a nice, friendly neighbor. He is now at peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you Linda and with your family.
Sharon Pine
March 2, 2021
Linda, my heartfelt condolences & prayers to you and your family. May God continue to strengthen & comfort you
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