Ralph "Butch" Wright 's Obituary
Ralph “Butch” Wright, Jr., 57, of Alliance, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 3:39 pm at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio, with loved ones by his side.
Born on July 31, 1958 in Alliance, Ohio to Ralph Wright, Sr. and Florence C. (Streets) Wright, he lived in Alliance for all of his life.
A graduate of Alliance High School, he was a steelworker with local #3059 for 38 years employed at PTC Alliance.
He was a member of the Christopher Columbus Society. Ralph enjoyed working on cars, family dinners, spending time with friends and video games, but especially loved his time with his granddaughter Aunica.
Survivors include daughter, Erica L. Wright; granddaughter, Aunica D. Coen; mother, Florence Wright; two sisters, Ida Kee and Barb Perkins; a brother, Dave Wright; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death was his father, Ralph Wright, Sr.
A special thanks to Mercy ICU and Select Specialty Hospitals at Mercy Medical Center.
The family will receive friends at Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home on Monday, October 12, 2015, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. His Memorial Service will begin at 7:00 pm with Rev. Roger Dulaney officiating.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Mercy Medical Center Hospice, 1320 Mercy Dr. N.W., Canton, OH 44708; or to American Heart Association, www.heart.org - Stark Co Division, 4916 Hills & Dales Rd. Canton, OH 44708.
Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home. Online condolences can be given at www.sharerfuneralhome.com.
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