James Robert Wright Jr. Obituary
The memory of James Robert Wright Jr. of OFallon, Illinois, born in East Saint Louis, Illinois, who passed away on May 3, 2024 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James R. (Dorothy) and Wright, Sr.; his brother David Wright; and his grandson Gerold James Blum. He is survived by: his wife Corrine; his daughters, Barbara Blum (Jerry) of Arlington, Tenn, Carolyn Lile (Christopher) of St. Louis and Kristine Fitzgerald (Tom) of Maryville; his grandchildren, Emily, Nicole, Rachel, Ryan, Megan, Madeline, Meredith, Drew and Maggie; his great grandchildren, Carter, Kinley, Chloe, Evie and Brooks; and his caregivers, Shirley and LaTrece.
Memorial donations are suggested to either St. Clare Catholic Church, 1411 Cross St., Shiloh IL 62269 or St. Vincent de Paul Society, PO Box 3415, East St. Louis, IL 62203.
