Frank J. Wright, age 83, of Lawrenceville passed away December 31, 2007 at the Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville, IL. Born February 26, 1924, he was the son of James J. and Sarah O. (Goff)Wright. Frank was a pumper for the Thums Long Beach Company in Long Beach, CA. He was a member of the Catholic church and he was a Veteran, having served during WWII.Frank was preceded in death by his parents, his ex-wife, his son, two brothers, one sister, two sisters-in-law and one nephew.He is survived by his daughter Teresa