SPRINGFIELD, IL – Isaac D. "Ike" Wright, Jr., 86, died peacefully on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at his home with his wife of 44 years, Linda, and family members by his side.

He was born June 20, 1934, in Paynesville, Missouri to Isaac Wright, Sr. and Opal Wright. He married Linda on April 7, 1977, in Springfield. He was preceded in death by his parents and stepmother, Gussie Wright.

Ike attended Jacksonville Grade School and graduated from Jacksonville High School with the class of 1953. He attended Western Illinois College for two years. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1992 after 34 years of service.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Wright of Springfield; daughter, Tonna Hamilton of Springfield; sons, Randy Wright and Craig (Tami) Wright of Jacksonville and Andy (Melissa) Wright of Ashland; stepson, Richard (Anna Brown) Pallante of Florida;  grandchildren, Nakeya (Glen) Austin of Springfield, Evann Wright of Springfield, CJ Wright and Tyler Wright of Jacksonville, and Natasha Wright, Drew Wright and Riley Wright of Ashland; great-grandchildren, Amaya, Alexa, Aden, Austin and Brody Wright; sister, Peggy Howlett of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

If you would like to make a donation in Ike's memory, please send it to: Memorial Home Services, Attn: Donations and Giving 701 N. 1 ^st Street, Springfield, IL 62781. Hospice provided Ike with love and dignity in his final days.