Willard E. "Bud" Wright Jr., age 53 of Newton Falls entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 29, 2017. Bud was born on February 8, 1964 in Bedford, OH the son of Willard Earl & Helen I. (Butler) Wright Sr. Bud graduated from Newton Falls High School and has lived in Newton Falls his entire life. He was employed as a laborer with Bar Processing for 30 years. Bud married the former Ruth A. Jones on July 25, 1992. Bud and Ruth have been married for 25 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching Nascar and spending time with his family. Loving memories of Bud will be carried on by his wife, Ruth Wright of Warren, his parents, Willard & Helen Wright Sr. of Newton Falls, father-in-law Herbert Jones of Warren, stepchildren; Christopher (Katie) Pattinson of Fort Mill, SC, Thomas J. Pattinson of Newton Falls, William (Regina) Pattinson of Girard, sisters; Janet (Larry) Baker of Paradise, TX, Patricia A. Fowler & companion Robert Kralik of Warren, Beverly L. Wright & companion Rick Miller of Warren, brother James E. Wright & companion Nancy Smith of Newton Falls, 7 grandchildren; Alexis, Marisa, Kenna, William Jr., Samantha, Devon, Abagail and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. A graveside service for Bud will be held on Monday, June 25, 2018 at 11:00 am at Pineview Memorial Park officiated by Pastor John Jaros. The family has requested that contributions may be made to Seidman Cancer Center, 11100 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106 or Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market Street, Youngstown, OH 44512-2198. Arrangements have been entrusted to James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family & friends may view Bud's obituary online and to send condolences to his family, please visit www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.

Tuesday, January 2, 2018 6:00 PM

James Funeral Home 8 East Broad Street Newton Falls, Ohio 44444