Rev. Gerald F. "Jerry" Wright Jr. Obituary (1936

Rev. Gerald F. Wright, Jr. "Jerry" AVON - LIMA - PENFIELD - Went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2024 at age 87. He is survived by his children, Denise (Bruce) Campbell, Dale (Meg) Wright both of Houghton, Darci (Duane) Dembroski (who faithfully cared for him in their home in Penfield over the last year); sisters Carolee (Ralph) Millen, Marti (Mike) Garner; 9 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Jerry was predeceased by his cherished wife Janice R. Wright; sisters Joyce Smith, Jenny Jarnot. Jerry was a member of the Avon Wesleyan Church. He pastored for 44 years in the Central NY district (now PennYork district) of the Wesleyan Church, pastoring churches in Wallace, NY; Gates, NY; Canisteo, NY and Avon, NY. A special thanks to Jerry's liver donor, Omar Alonso - Thandi and his family for the gift of an additional 23 years of life. Family and friends are invited to call Friday, January 19, 2024 from 7 - 9 pm, and Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 10 - 11 am at the Avon Wesleyan Church 300 Genesee Street, Avon where his Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 11am. Spring interment at the convenience of the family in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton, NY. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.