Ricky Ray Wright

Ricky Ray Wright was born July 25, 1960, in Herrin, Illinois, and passed away February 10, 2024, at his home in Seymour, Missouri, at the age of 63 years, 6 months, and 16 days. 

Ricky grew up in Illinois and graduated from Herrin High School. He joined the United States Army and served his country from August 25, 1977, to July 12, 1983. Ricky was an over the road truck driver for many years. He later worked for Hutchens Steel Plant in Seymour.

 Ricky was preceded in death by his mother, Maxine Prather, his brother, Billy Wright, and his sister, Sandra Clark.

 He survived by one brother, Mike Wright and his wife, Marlene, two sisters, Brenda Cameron and Jeanie Miller, and other relatives and friends who will miss him very much.