Donald Gene Wright, 87, of Du Quoin, passed away at 7:11 A.M., Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at his residence.
Don had been a coal miner at Consol Burning Star #5.  He was owner and operator of Wright's Concessions for twenty-eight years.  Don was a United States Navy veteran and served from 1959 until 1963.  He was an avid NASCAR and local racing fan.  Don was also a Kansas City Chiefs and San Antonio Spurs fan.
He was born August 24, 1938 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Vernon and Virginia (Davis) Wright.
He married Judith Ann Carney on May 2, 1969 in Du Quoin, IL and she preceded him in death on August 4, 2006.
He is survived by five children - Barry Wright and Tammy of Sharpsburg, MD, Scott Wright of Hagerstown, MD, Todd Filson and Lisa of Du Quoin, Jami Ramsey and Tim of Sesser, and Aaron Wright and Heather of Du Quoin, grandchildren - Dallas Filson, Tasha Wright, Jessica (Filson) Stephens, Kristea Wright, Britani Somers, Barry Wright, Jr., Jacob Wright, Lucas Wright, Kate Jacquot, Emersyn Denault, and Addysen Denault, two sisters - Jo Ann Carney of Du Quoin and Diana Woodsides of Dowell, and five great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother - John Wright, one sister - Suzanne Bova, and significant other - Pam Pereira.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 3, 2026 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Saturday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Old Du Quoin Cemetery in Du Quoin, IL.
Friends may make memorials to V.F.W. Honor Guard and will be accepted at the funeral home.