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Calvin B. Wright

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Kankakee, Illinois

Calvin B. Wright "Bud", 70 of Kankakee, Il. passed away Wednesday November 25, 2015 at Edward Hines VA Hospital in Maywood, Il. Visitation will be Wednesday Dec. 2, 2015 4-7pm with a memorial service at 7pm at Jensen Memorial Chapel in Bourbonnais. Graveside services at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Il. with Military Honors On December 3, 2015 at 10:30am. Calvin was born January 20, 1945 in Starksville, Ms. He is the son of the late Calvin and Doris Wright. He married Terri Gresens on September 29, 1990. Surviving are his wife Terri Wright of Kankakee, Il. One Daughter and son-in-law Kristi and Josh Todd, and two grand children Rhylee and Aiden Todd of Kankakee, Il. one sister and brother-in-law, Connie and Steve Seidler of Owatonna, Mn., one brother and sister-in-law, Finis and Carol Wright of Eupora, Ms. and his extended family friends. Preceding in death were his parents Calvin and Doris Wright of Starksville, Ms. He worked in Ground Maintenance at South Wilmington Sportsman Club and Reed-Custer School District. He served for the United States Air Force in Vietnam as a load master. He was a master instructor for over 30 years for State of Illinois Hunter Safety Education program. He was a member of the Kankakee Area Woodcarvers. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and trap shooter. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. They were his life. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family. Camouflage clothing are requested as attire per his request. Please sign online guest book at: jensenmemorialchapel.com

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