Gary Clement Wright, 83, of Maryville, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 5, 2026.

Born on October 14, 1942, in Piggott, AR, Gary was the son of the late Clement Freed Wright and Pheba Jane (nee Coomer) Wright. He graduated from Collinsville High School with the Class of 1960 and went on to build a successful career as a union carpenter with Shell Oil Company. Gary was an avid ham radio operator with a passion for music and a talent for playing many different instruments. Above all, he cherished spending time with his family.

He is survived by his four children: Scott Andrew (Julie Eisenhoffer) Wright of Lucas, TX, Stephen Lee Wright of Granite City, IL, Susan Elizabeth (Robert) Sanabria of Trenton, IL, and Julie Ann (Andrew) Galloway of Maryville, IL. He was the proud grandfather of Alex, Brendan, Marina, Cullin, Kaila, Derek, Caroline, Brittany, Luke, and Lindsey, and great-grandfather to Kieran, Everett, Genevieve, Lydia, Naomi, Lucy, Sagesse, Milo, Reagan, and Isabella.

He is also survived by his brothers, Roger (Darline) Wright of Collinsville, IL, and Kevin (Judy) Wright of DuQuoin, IL; his sister, Jane (Bill) Bush of Collinsville, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews who will cherish his memory.

In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by those who welcomed him into eternal rest.

A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Barry Wilson Funeral Home in Maryville, IL. A memorial service will follow at 7:00 p.m., officiated by Stephen Wright. A private burial will take place at Fairland Cemetery in Maryville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association. Donations will be received at the visitation or may be mailed to Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 North Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.