Bill Wright

Danville - Bill Wright, 75, of Danville, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016, at Heritage Health Care Center in Hoopeston, IL. He was born March 15, 1940 in Danville, the son of Glenn and Rosemary (Harkness) Wright. He will be deeply missed by one sister; Kathleen (Sam) Weston of Rossville, IL; brothers, David (Elaine) Wright of Colorado Springs, CO, Stephen (Brenda) Wright of Greentown, IN; many nieces and nephews; one special niece, Toni Shepherd, who was Bills's guardian for several years; one very special friend, Dave Sherrill of Danville, IL, who took Bill on many train outings. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Donald Wright. He was a lifelong member of Second Church of Christ in Danville. He was also a member of the The Danville Junction, Chapter NRHS Railroad Club. Bill loved watching trains, loved cars, loved being with his family. He was born a special needs child, but now is in heaven, he will have a perfect body. A celebration of Bill's life will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, January 20, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Danville, IL with Drew Mentzer officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 AM prior to the service. Bill will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park. Memorials may be made in his name to Second Church of Christ. Please join Bill's family in sharing videos, photos and memories on his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com

Visitation Jan 20, 2016 Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center 3940 N. Vermilion Street Danville, IL 61834 Service Jan 20, 2016 Wednesday, 11:00 AM Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center 3940 N. Vermilion Street Danville, IL 61834 Final Resting Place Sunset Memorial Park 3901 N. Vermilion Street Danville, IL 61834