OBITUARY
Clifford C. Wright
June 15, 1939 – October 16, 2019
IN THE CARE OF
East Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens
Clifford C. Wright, 80, of Bloomington passed away at 1:25 am Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at St Joseph Medical Center.
He was born June 15, 1939 in Gridley, IL the son of Bernard and Grace Sublett Wright. He married Frances DeBauche on May 17, 1975. Clifford had earlier married Michelle Frear and they had three children.
Clifford is survived by his wife of 44 years; two sons, Richard (Brenda) Wright of Clinton, and Randall Wright of Bloomington; one daughter, Wendi (Michael) Bues of Tennessee; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Marge Schwendy of Bloomington and Diane (Mitch) Mitchell of Carlock.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, William Wright; two sisters, Nadene Ashley and LaDon Tudor.
Clifford was an operating engineer until his retirement in 2002.
He was an avid golfer and woodworker. Clifford also enjoyed fishing and archery.
Visitation will be Monday, October 21, 2019 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm and one hour prior to services. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at East Lawn Funeral Home. Pastor Frank Beasley will officiate.
Entombment will be in Hope at East Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the VFW Post 454.
To view Clifford’s memorial page or to leave an online condolence please go to www.eastlawnmemorial.com.
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FAMILY
- Bernard Wright Father
- Grace Sublett Wright Mother
- Frances DeBauche Wife
- Michelle Frear Previous Wife
- Richard and Brenda Wright Son
- Randall Wright Son
- Wendi and Michael Bues Daughter
- - Seven Grandchildren
- - Six Great-Grandchildren
- Marge Schwendy Sister
- Diane and Mitch Mitchell Sister
- William Wright Brother
- Nadene Ashley Sister
- LaDon Tudor Sister
- - Clifford was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Grace; brother, William; sisters, Nadene and LaDon
DONATIONS
- VFW Post 454
Past Services
Monday,
October 21, 2019
Visitation
Tuesday,
October 22, 2019
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