Visitation:
202 W. Maple Street Willard OH 44890 5/6/2011 14:00:00
Service:
202 W. Maple Street Willard OH 44890 5/7/2011 24:00:00
Wilbur Wright, age 65, of Willard, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at the Willard Mercy Hospital in Willard, Ohio. He was born March 12, 1946 in Willard, Ohio to the late Elic and Roxey (Shepherd) Wright. He retired from MAPA in Willard where he was a union president. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and most of all spending time with his granddaughters.
He is survived by his wife Peggy (Collins) Wright, whom he married December 24, 1966; 3 sons, Keith (Angie) Wright of Willard, Michael (Shari) Wright of Willard and Justin (Marian) Wright of Fairview Park, Ohio; 3 granddaughters, Heather, Jordan and Cheyenne; brother, Henry Wright of Plymouth and sister, Irene Crouse of Willard; numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers, Melvin Malcolm, Mitchel, Milford, Orville,George and James Wright; sister, Maxine Reed; brother-in-law and best friend, Bob Cole.
Visitation will be Friday, May 6, 2011 from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard, Ohio, where the funeral service will be Saturday at 12:00 Noon, with Pastor Greg Griffith officiating. Burial will be at the Maple Grove Cemetery in New Haven, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.secorfuneralhomes.com
Condolences
Dear Peggy and family, I am so sorry to learn of your loss of Wilbur. I worked with him many years ago as secretary of the URW so my name may not be familiar. I have thought of you both many times when I have not seen you at Meijers for a long time. Being in Ontario I do not hear the Willard news soon enough. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family.
Wilbur was a good union man and worked hard to get the best for all his people. He was a good man. He will be remembered by many for a long time.
Justin~My thoughts are with you and your family.
My deepest sympathy goes out to Keith,Angie, and the entire Wright family.. Our prayers are with all of you during the loss of your love one..May God be with you..Alisha,Gus,and Shyann
So sorry to hear about Uncle Wilbur…. Everyone is saddened by your lost. We have a lot of great memories to cherish. Time really does heal and there will not be a day that goes by that you wont be thinking about him and missing him. You’re in our thoughts and prayers. Just thinking of him being with GOD and seeing my daddy and his best friend makes me smile:-) love you Aunt Peg, Keith, Mike, Justin and family.dR
Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the Wright family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this sorrowful-difficult time. Thank-you Wilbur for being a great people leader for Local 804. Your committment to social and econmic justice improved working conditions and protected worker’s rights for many co-workers. You identified workers as a valued resource not as a commodity. You negotiated several contracts that contained living wages,vacations,healthcare insurance, and a voice in the workplace. Thank-you for your hard work to ensure the people got the best possible labor agreements in Local 804. Few have the courage take a stand to improve lives for workers–but you did Wilbur. Thank you for making a difference and all your hard work to improve lives, because you did. You will be sadly missed. God Bless..
Hi Peggy and family, So sorry to hear of Wilburs passing. Hope that he went quitely, and not in a discomfort? Also, hope that he knew the Lord as his Savior and friend? Take comfort that the Lord will be with you through this time of sorrow, and give you the strength to make it through. Sorry I can not attend the funeral, but know that I will be thinking of you and family. Take care, and God Bless! Sharon Nims and Tom
To the whole Wright family, we are so sorry for the loss of Wilbur. You are in our hearts and prayers during this time of loss.
Henry…My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your brother.
Peggy and family, I am so sorry to hear that Wilbur passed away. I know that he had alot of health problems and he isn’t in pain any longer but it is always a sad time when they leave us. We are thinking of you all during this special time.
So very sorry for your loss. Wilbur was a good guy!
Peg and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Wilbur’s passing. He certainly was one of the good guys. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Henry and the entire Wright family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying that God give you strength through this very difficult time.
Keith & Family…I am sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers…May God comfort you in the days ahead.
Peggy, Keith, Justin and Mike So sorry to hear about Wilbur! Our prayers are with all of you during this tough time.
Rick & Cathy Reed
Peggy, Keith, Justin and Mike So sorry to hear about Wilbur! Our prayers are with all of you during this tough time.
Rick & Cathy Reed
Mike sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My sympathy to you and your family.
My dearest Peggy & family, So very sorry to hear of Wilbur’s passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you all during this sad time. GOD be with you all & see ya thru this. Wilbur is finally at peace now walking beside the good LORD. Love to all!
Keith and Mike,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. You have my deepest sympathy.I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.