Eddie James Wright

Eddie James Wright, 70, of Canton, Ohio, passed away April 2, 2026. He was born on March 8, 1956 to the late Steve and Louise Wright.

Eddie enjoyed watching old cowboy pictures, playing spades, working on cars and spending time with his beloved grandchildren. He also loved his dog, Spike.

In addition to his parents, Eddie is preceded in death by his siblings, Ella May and James Harris.

Eddie is survived by his sons, Michael Wright and Isaiah Wright; former wife, Patricia Wright; siblings, Robert Harris of Florida, Warren Harris of Georgia, Rev. Danny Harris of Marion, OH, Leana Harris of Georgia, Pearl Harris of Marion, OH, Earl Wright of South Carolina, Debra Wright of Canton, OH and Minister Homer Wright of Canton, OH; grandchildren, Michael Wright of Canton, OH, Calab Wright of North Carolina, Alaisha Wright of Canton, OH, Dominic James of Canton, OH, Landon Wright of Canton, OH, and special grandchild, Ariel Wright; he is also survived by a host of nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces and friends who he very much loved.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home, 1100 Wales Road NE, Massillon, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at the funeral home.

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