- Date Of Birth: March 5, 1939
- Date Of Death: November 8, 2012
- State: Illinois
Floyd E. Wright, 73 of Centralia passed away on Thursday November 8, 2012, at his home in Centralia surrounded by family and friends. Floyd was born on March 5, 1939, in Pinckneyville son of Floyd J. & Thyra M. (Geiser) Wright.
He married Carol M. Justin on August 8, 1990, in Pinckneyville and she survives in Centralia.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his mother Thyra; four sons, Joseph Wright, Jeff Wright and wife Tammy, Rock Wright and wife Marie, Jerry Wright; four daughters, Shanda Morgan Jolly, Kelly Wright, Carol Lackey Stewart, Jennifer Lackey Bailey; three step-daughters Rebecca Lackey, Dianna McClelland, and Tressa Walden; two son-in-laws David McClelland and Carl Meredith; 29 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers Jim Wright and wife Claire, Gerald Wright and wife Carolyn; a special nephew Carl Justin; special friends Jason Tate, Dave & Angie Cluck and Becky Hill; best friend and “Brother” Red Berry; and many other nieces and nephews. The family wants to give a special thanks to Jennifer “foof”, Samantha “nursey” McClelland, Dianna “tootie”, Carol “AH” Jean, Jason Tate, Dave & Angie Cluck, Bubba Dave, VNA Hospice, Red Berry, and Pastor Bruce Sasse and wife Cherie.
He was preceded in death by his Father Floyd J. Wright and his mother and father in law Russell & Florence Justin.
Mr. Wright was a truck driver for over 40 years and enjoyed his time traveling the country. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was especially proud of his grandsons PVT Joshua M. Lackey and PVT Rock A. Wright for their service to our country and his special grandson and riding buddy “Little Jude”.
