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Metropolis Jan. 28, 1919 | Jun. 19, 2016
Metropolis | Jan. 28, 1919 | Jun. 19, 2016

Howard Edwin Wright, 97, of Metropolis, formerly of Ullin, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis.

There will be no visitation or service. A private burial will follow at a later date.

Mr. Wright was a member of the First Baptist Church of Metropolis and a former deacon at the First Baptist Church of Ullin. He was retired from Chicago Wood Piling Company in Ullin.

Howard is survived by his wife of 69 years, Margarette; his daughter, Carmen Thompson; his grandson, Brandon Thompson; and his great-granddaughter, Elin Paige Thompson, all of Metropolis. He is also survived by a niece, Patsy Shelby of Anna, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brother, one sister, and one grandson.

Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home in Metropolis are in charge of arrangements.


Aikins Farmer Funeral Home
70 Jon Street
P.O. Box 760
Metropolis, IL 62960
Email : aikinsfarmer@neondsl.com Phone : (618) 524-2156