C.J. Wright, 69, of Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, July 21, 2017 at his residence.
A funeral service for CJ Wright will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, July 28, at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant. The Rev. Paul Miller, Pastor, Bible Missionary Church of Mt. Pleasant, will officiate. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant. Friends may call from 12 Noon to 9:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home. The family will be present to receive friends from 6-8 PM Thursday evening.
Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Bible Missionary Church. Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com
C.J. Wright was born August 11, 1947 in Peoria, IL. He was the son of Dale Elwood and Alene (Draper) Wright.
C.J. worked at different factories and also in small engine repair shops. For the second half of his working...[more]

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reer, C.J. became a chef and worked at various restaurants. Cooking was not only an occupation but also a hobby that he loved. C.J. also had a fondness for his "big toys", referring to his tractors, cars and other various outdoor vehicles. He was a member of the Bible Missionary Church.
Survivors include 2 children - Samantha Ferch and her husband Nick and Jamie Wright, all of Mt. Pleasant and 4 grandsons - Owen, Stewie, Wyatt and Alex Ferch, all of Mt. Pleasant.
His parents, 2 sons in infancy and a beloved aunt, Annis Draper, precede C.J. in death.