Cecil Wright Jr. Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Cecil Wright Jr. of Effingham, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 88, on June 11, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Cecil N. Wright, Sr. and Mamie E. Wright (Richardson); his parents-in-law, Herschel and Alta Owen; and his brothers-in-law, Joe Phillips and Kent Owen.
He is survived by: his wife Charlotte Wright of Effingham, IL; his children, Lonnie Wright (Cathy) of Big Horn, WY, Luanne Berk (Carleton) of Summerville, SC, Jennifer Zerrusen (Kevin) of Effingham, IL and Joshua Wright (Jennifer) of Sullivan, IL; his sister Patsy Phillips of Casey, IL.; his great grandchildren, Nick Wright Henry (Alisha), Charlie and Sam; his grandchildren, Jacob Wright Harper (Lindsey), Presley, Zach Wright James (Justine), Lucy, Charlotte Rosetter Adeline (Joey), Chance Wright, Alex Berk Oliver (Lindsey), Ella, Daniel Berk Everett (Courtney), Maverick, Michael Berk, Lindsey Goeckner Easton (Russ), Marley, Riggs, Krista Waldhoff Cooper (Hank), Finn, Trevor Zerrusen Colter (Brach), Tristan Wright and Lyla Wright; and also Church.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 16th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Markwell Funeral Home (200 N Central Ave, Casey, IL 62420). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 17th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Autism Speaks, Donations Processing Center, PO Box 37148, Boone, IA 50037 or http://www.autismspeaks.com. or the charity of your choice.
