Jewel Lonnie (Jay) Wright

Mr. Jewel (Jay) Lonnie Wright of Santa Ana, California died on March 29, 2017 in Brea, California, at age 83. He was born on May 31, 1933 to Wilma (Arnold) Wright and Charles Edward Wright. Jewel married Mary Evalane Berry on April 12, 1952 in Elco. Jewel and Mary grew up in the Anna-Jonesboro area and moved away in 1960. Jewel is survived by his brother Louie Wright and his wife Patricia of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; son Cary Wright and his wife Karin of Houston, Texas; daughter Diana Wright Guerin of Fullerton, California; son Michael Wright and his wife Lori Barker of Aliso Viejo, California; grandchildren Miranda, Jonathan, Duncan, Alexandra, and Noland; and great-grandson Kilian. Other important people in Jewel's life are his sister-in-law Vi Berry, brother-in-law Ray Brimm, and sister-in-law Barbara Berry. Jewel was preceded by his parents; brothers Delmar (Dale), Scott, Mitchell; sister Lula; and his beloved wife Mary, of more than 60 years of marriage. As a young man Jewel enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing. As he grew older Jewel enjoyed RV'ing, photography, and reading. Jewel was a loving and devoted husband, a caring father, and a wonderful grandfather. Jewel lived life to the fullest and will be forever missed. A celebration of life will be held for Mr. Jewel Lonnie Wright and his wife, Mary Evalane (Berry) Wright, (who passed away on June 25, 2014) at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2017 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro.