James Ray Wright

James Ray "Jimmy" Wright passed away Saturday November 20, 2010 at 5:10 AM at Southeast Missouri Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Jimmy was born July 27, 1959 in East Peoria, Illinois to Douglas D. & Rettie Mae (Lauderdale) Wright. Jimmy is survived by: a Daughter - Allison Mae Wright of Lebanon, IL; 4 Brothers - Kenneth (Debbie) Wright of Dunnellon, FL, Daniel (Sharon) Wright of Bimble, KY, Ronald (Shelby) Wright of Zanesville, OH, and Roy (Joanne) Wright of Franklin, NH; 6 Sisters - Faye (David) Noe of Pekin, IL, Marsha (Butch) Dillow of Sikeston, MO, Martha (Steve) Sievers of Hastings, NE, Midi (Rex) Howard of Scott City, MO, Teresa (Bob) Hansil of Anna, IL, and Lori (Daryl) Driver of Paducah, KY. Jimmy is also survived by Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. Jimmy's sister, Brenda Hutchison, also passed away on November 20, 2010. In addition to his Parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by 2 Brothers - Donald Deryl Wright and Walter Leon Wright. Jimmy had worked as a deck hand for the Water Front Barge Co. in Mound City, IL. He had previously worked for Smoot Oil Co. Jimmy attended the Ullin Baptist Church. "Jimmy had made mistakes in his life, but had paid the price for his mistakes. For all that truly knew him, knew that Jimmy had a kind soul and would do anything to help you out if he could. Even though Jimmy could not walk well and had only the use of one arm for many years, you couldn't tell him the he couldn't do something he set his mind to do. He would do his best to prove you wrong. Jimmy held the Newberry family close to his heart, Marie, Collin, Ronnie, Karen & Steven. Our family would like to thank them for all that they have done for Jimmy. Jimmy was a donor for life. He had signed his donor card in the hope that he might help at least one person. But, the donor organization indicated that Jimmy's gift would be able to help at least 50 people. How amazing, Little Brother! We are so proud of you. Even though we may not see you with our eyes anymore, you will be forever in our hearts. We will miss you dearly Little Brother." A joint funeral service for James Wright and Brenda Hutchison will be held Wednesday afternoon, November 24, 2010, at 2 PM at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Pastor F.M. Speakman and Brother Enloe Clemons Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in the Rock Community in Pope County Illinois. Visitation will be from 12 Noon - 2 PM Wednesday at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Memorials may be made to the Heather Harper Treat Memorial Cancer Fund, PO Box 98, Vienna, IL 62995 or to the American Stroke Foundation, 5960 Dearborn, Mission, KS 66202.

James Ray Wright

July 27, 1959 - November 20, 2010