Lester A. Wright Jr., 69, of Frackville, died Friday October 9, 2020 at his home.
Born in Washington DC, October 27, 1950, He was a son of the late Lester A. Sr. and Loma (Castle) Wright
Lester Served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War.
He was a retired Case Worker Income Maintenance at PA Department of Public Welfare, Pottsville.
He was a member of Frackville American Legion Post 398, and Frackville Elks Lodge 1533.
He was preceded in death by son Travis Wright in 2016; sister Jeanne Pelachick
Surviving are his wife of 47 years Chom (Che) ”Sunny” Wright; daughter Loren Wright of Frackville 2 brothers John P. Wright and his wife Paula of St. Clair; Joseph T. Wright and his wife Ann of Atlanta GA, beloved grandson Christian “Bubba” Zeigler, Nephews Anthony, Cory and Tyler Wright; Niece Kelsy Wright.
Private Graveside Services with military honors will be held at from Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Annville, for both Lester and his son Travis. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Schuylkill County Women in Crisis P.O. Box 96 Pottsville, PA 17901.
Nice Hart Funeral Home Inc., Frackville, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to www.nicehartfuneralhome.com.
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So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lester was such a strong union leader with his union, SEIU 668, and a constant bright, wonderful person for everyone to be around. Longtime and new members will remember and miss his passion and advocacy for others. We send our deepest condolences.
Although I didn’t know Lester very well, I do know what a positive and uplifting person he was for everyone in Chapter 13 of SEIU668. He always tried to bring a positive message and a unity focused message to our Facebook group, and he will be remembered as a positive, active person. My deepest condolences to you, his family, and all of his friends.
Lester was my friend when we worked together in the 80’s. He was truly a larger than life character and one of the most wondrous specimens of humanity that I’ve ever known. He was both shameless and profoundly ethical. He was my mentor and taught me much of what it means to be both a man and and a human being. He and Sunny welcomed me into their family. We shared much kimchi and shots of Sambuca. He was the second Best Man in my wedding. I’ve regaled stories about him to my children. I don’t think a day has gone by that I haven’t though of him — though I’m ashamed to say I haven’t seen him in 10 years. RIP old friend!