Richard "Rick" Glenn Wright
of Cabot, AR
May 19, 1943 - January 18, 2023
Richard Glenn Wright of Cabot, passed away January 18, 2023. He was born May 19, 1943 in Quitman, Arkansas to Floyd and Willie Wright. Rick graduated from Central High in Little Rock and entered the Air Force, eventually joining the SR-71 Blackbird program. He spent 52 years in the automotive sales business, first at Jones Toyota and then 32 years at Parker Lexus. Rick loved being with family and friends and sharing his passion for flying, fast cars and his love of the lake and traveling. He was very passionate about his work, those who he met as customers have become lifelong friends.
He was preceded in death by son, Gavin Wright; his parents, Floyd and Willie Wright; sisters, June and Nina and best friends, Marshel and Pete. Rick is survived by his loving wife, Bunny; her mother, Glenda Wagoner; sons, Richard Wright (wife, Teresa; granddaughter, Gabby); Sean Wright (wife, Karon; grandchildren, Jackson; Madison; Isabella; Caden; Carter); daughter-in-law, Kim Wright (grandchildren, Kyla and Kasen) and someone who was like a son to him, Raul Ponce; niece, Gina Jones-Hughes and nephew, Ricky Anderson.
We invite anyone who would like to share a memory of Rick or one of the many stories about him to do so at the service.
In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to Arkansas Fallen Firefighters, PO Box 56470, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72215 in honor of his son, Gavin Wright, the ALS Association or the local ALS Loaner Closet, who were so helpful to him.
A visitation will be held from 10-11 am Saturday, January 28, 2023 with a Celebration of Rick's Life starting at 11 am in the Chapel of Roller Chenal Funeral Home.
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR 72211
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com