Roger Wright
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Roger David Wright
Age 67, a life long resident of Lincoln, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 23, 1952 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, the son of William Kramer and Carrie Marie (Glidewell) Wright.
Roger owned Wright's Upholstery where he designed custom upholstery products for a wide variety of businesses and individuals. Roger was known for being an old Ford and Mopar enthusiast and loved to talk about restoring old cars with friends and family. He was especially thrilled when his home and vehicles were featured in the recent third season of HBO's True Detective.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two uncles Graham and Leland Wright.
Survivors include his wife Laura Earlene Wright; six children Shannon Way and her husband Dennis of Elkins, Marla Wright of Bentonville, Chris Wright and his wife Summer of Fayetteville, Willie Wright and his wife Crystal of Fayetteville, Katrena Wright of Lincoln, and Rebecca Wright Davis and husband Billy of Lincoln; his brother Bill Wright of Springdale; his sister, Jo Ann Wright of Lincoln; one aunt Bertha Cosby of Aubrey, Texas; one uncle A.D. Glidewell of Littleton, Colorado; nine grandchildren Dylan Way, Shad Way, Bailey Thorpe, Chase and Elizabeth Wright, Raegan Wright, Victoria (Tori) Hammons, Caydence and Tahlaya Davis and also two special pups Harley and Sadie who stayed by his side until he passed.
The family will receive friends Thursday, March 5, 2020, 6:00-7:00 PM at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Friday, March 6th, 2020, at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Burial will be in Bethesda Cemetery, there will be no graveside service held.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Age 67, a life long resident of Lincoln, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 23, 1952 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, the son of William Kramer and Carrie Marie (Glidewell) Wright.
Roger owned Wright's Upholstery where he designed custom upholstery products for a wide variety of businesses and individuals. Roger was known for being an old Ford and Mopar enthusiast and loved to talk about restoring old cars with friends and family. He was especially thrilled when his home and vehicles were featured in the recent third season of HBO's True Detective.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two uncles Graham and Leland Wright.
Survivors include his wife Laura Earlene Wright; six children Shannon Way and her husband Dennis of Elkins, Marla Wright of Bentonville, Chris Wright and his wife Summer of Fayetteville, Willie Wright and his wife Crystal of Fayetteville, Katrena Wright of Lincoln, and Rebecca Wright Davis and husband Billy of Lincoln; his brother Bill Wright of Springdale; his sister, Jo Ann Wright of Lincoln; one aunt Bertha Cosby of Aubrey, Texas; one uncle A.D. Glidewell of Littleton, Colorado; nine grandchildren Dylan Way, Shad Way, Bailey Thorpe, Chase and Elizabeth Wright, Raegan Wright, Victoria (Tori) Hammons, Caydence and Tahlaya Davis and also two special pups Harley and Sadie who stayed by his side until he passed.
The family will receive friends Thursday, March 5, 2020, 6:00-7:00 PM at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Friday, March 6th, 2020, at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Burial will be in Bethesda Cemetery, there will be no graveside service held.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel. There will be no graveside service held.
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
Bethesda Cemetery
North, Row 02 17, Space 35
General
Dec 23, 1952
Feb 29, 2020
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Tributes
Billy and Joann, my condolences. Sorry to hear about Roger's passing. God bless you. - Darrel
Darrel Abshier - Friend
Are prayers are with you Roger and JoAnn. So sorry to hear of your brother’s passing.
Mary and Bryan Freeman - Friend
Praying that God may bring you comfort and peace during this time of sorrow. Roger will be missed by his many friends and family.
Bobby Jack & Shirley Spears - friends
JoAnn, Bill,and family
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are for all the family.
John & Linda Munyon - Friends
Roger was a very good classmate and kind to all. My best to the family.
Lonnie Myers - High School Classmate
Roger was a nice kind hearted person.I ran out of gas one night and he stopped and gave me gas and made sure I made it to the gas station.My condolences to his family!!!
Karie S. Vickery - Friend
Thoughts and prayers for all his family back home. Roger fought the hard fight.
Ron Cosby - First Cousin
So sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one is incredibly difficult. My prayers are with the family. ????
Jackie Risley - Friend
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel. There will be no graveside service held.
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
Bethesda Cemetery
North, Row 02 17, Space 35
General
Dec 23, 1952
Feb 29, 2020
67
Documents