Roger David Wright

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; 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.

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