Capt. Bob Wright

William R. “Bob” Wright, 81, of Thebes, died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau.

He was born on Sept. 7, 1937, in Union County, the son of Winstead R. and Blanche Dusky Wright. 

 He is survived by his loving companion of many years, Rosemary Pender of Jonesboro; a daughter, Cecelia “Scoobie” Santos (David Gerwatoski) of New Bedford, Mass.; a granddaughter, Kirsten (Filipe) Palma; a sister, Mary Yeckley of Cape Girardeau; other relatives and many friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Robbie and Ronnie Wright; and a baby sister, Bonnie Wright. 

Mr. Wright was a member of the East Cape Baptist Church. 

He served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1958. He worked 40 years as a river boat captain.

Mr. Wright was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 318, Anna Masonic Lodge 520 A.F & A.M. and was a life member of Carroll P. Foster Post No. 3455 of the VFW in Anna.

Graveside funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, today, at the Jonesboro Cemetery. Interment will immediately follow. 

Graveside military rites will be conducted by Carroll P. Foster Post No. 3455 of the VFW in Anna and the Navy funeral honor detail. Everyone is asked to go directly to the cemetery. 

Memorials can be made to the East Cape Baptist Church. 

To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. 

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements.