Richard Earl Wright's obituary , Passed away on September 4, 2023 in Peoria, Illinois

Richard Earl Wright

May 20, 1932 - September 4, 2023 (91 years old)

Peoria, Illinois

Richard Earl Wright's obituary , Passed away on September 4, 2023 in Peoria, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes

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Richard Earl Wright

May 20, 1932 - September 4, 2023 (91 years old)

Peoria, Illinois

Richard Earl Wright Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard Earl Wright of Peoria, Illinois, born in Nashville, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 91, on September 4, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Earl Wright to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Abraham Wright and Nancy Jane Mae Wright (Keel); his daughter Cynthia Rickard; his granddaughter Shelby Wright; and his siblings, Harold Wright, Ralph Wright and Lucille Shufflin.

He is survived by: his wife Mary Louise Smith; his sons, Bradley Wright-Hulett (Kathi) of Peoria, Kevin Wright (Duperly) of Las Gatos and Christopher Wright (Lynne) of Jacksonville; his sister Ruth Laurie of Trenton; and his son-in-law Tom Rickard of Peoria. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes



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