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John Wright Obituary
John Christopher 'JC' Wright
CRETE, Ill. -- John Christopher "JC" Wright, 56, of Crete, Illinois, passed away Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, at his residence.
He was born Oct. 12, 1964, in Orangeburg and was the son of the late Shellie E. Wright Jr. and Vera Pendarvis Wright. John leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Leonis S. Wright; a son, John Christopher Wright II; a daughter, Arielle Samone Wright; his mother, Vera P. Wright; a brother, Shellie E. Wright III; two sisters, Eugenia B. (Steven) Claiborne and Mary T. Sandle; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 134 St. Philip St., Charleston. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, mask-wearing will be required at the memorial services and seating will be limited.
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Harriette Spann
February 24, 2021
So sorry for your loss..praying for you and the family
Corin Buskey
February 21, 2021
My deepest condolences to the Wright family. John was in my first grade class at Christ The King or Holy Trinity. He was kind, quiet and had a gentle spirit. I also spent time with him and his beautiful family. Life passes by so quickly. I was saddened by this news. May the Lord be with him and his family. Sincerely, Ethel Corin Brewer Buskey
Michael Cooper
February 19, 2021
John was the guy who got me into Wrestling. I wrestle in High School and College. Thank for get me to love the sport John. You will be missed but not orgotten. 803-596-3527-"Coop".
Cynthia K. Glover
February 12, 2021
My prayers go out to the Wright family for such a great loss. John will be fondly remembered.
Bertie Ruth Howard
February 12, 2021
My sincere condolences to the Wright family. There are wonderful memories from our childhood of the special community we had in Whitaker Heights.
May you find comfort in the well wishes of family, friends, and neighbors and feel the spirit of the prayers lifted up to bring you peace.
Blessings, Bertie Howard
Hester Shuler
February 11, 2021
Sorry for your loss. May God forever strengthen and bless your family.
Tina Antley Pendarvis (OW-Class of 1982)
February 11, 2021
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. John and I had classes and graduated together from OW. He was a very nice and fun person to be around.
Jasper Edwards
February 11, 2021
I remember back in the days when John and would joke around and laugh for days.... I´m so sorry to hear of his passing and I offer my condolences and sympathies to the family........
William R. Davis,Jr.
February 11, 2021
My sincere condolences and prayers for the Wright family. Please, know that our family hopes that you find peace, comfort and healing at such a tremendous loss. This has come as a feat shock to is.
Gloria Bonaparte
February 11, 2021
Sorry for your loss keeping y´all in my prayers my condolences to y´all at this time of bereavement!!!
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