Delmar Ray Wright, 84, of Du Quoin, passed away at 11:42 P.M., Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Delmar had been a supply truck driver at Freeman United #11 Coal Mine. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Du Quoin. Delmar was a United States Army Reserve veteran. He was a member of the UMWA.
He was born July 2, 1937 at Du Quoin, IL, the son of John Henry and Velma Irene (Smith) Wright.
He married Janet Ann Stephens on June 5, 1960 at the First United Methodist Church in Du Quoin and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, one son - Brett Allen Wright and wife Lauana of Du Quoin, two grandsons - Joshua Steve Wright and fiancé Heather Hill and Dustin Blake Wright and fiancé Tomi Hamlin, all of Du Quoin, two great grandchildren - Harper Maya Wright and Jude Hadlee Wright, both of Du Quoin, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law - Tom and Ruth Stephens of Christopher.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother - Don Wright, one sister - Doris Schwinn, father-in-law and mother-in-law - Elmer and Emma Mae Stephens, and two grandchildren in infancy.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at the Primitive Baptist Cemetery at Du Quoin with Rev. Leon Kelly officiating.
Friends may call from 1:00 P.M. until the time of service on Tuesday at the cemetery.
Those attending the service are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Burial will be in the Primitive Baptist Cemetery at Du Quoin, IL.
Friends may make memorials to the Perry County Humane Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.