Bethel Wayne Wright

Mr. Bethel Wayne “Butch” Wright, 74, of Trumann, Arkansas died on July 3, 2013 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Mr. Wright was born on August 23, 1938 in Manila, Arkansas to the late James Edgar and Ella Morgan Wright. Mr. Wright was of the Baptist faith, known as Pop to his boys and Paw Butch to his grandchildren. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his boys and grandchildren. Survivors include: his wife of 53 years: Peggy Carter Wright of the home; two sons: Ricky Wright and wife Tracy and Jeff Wright and wife Robin all of Trumann, Arkansas; two brothers: James “Gene” Wright of Lawton, Oklahoma and Ronnie Bishop of Pocahontas, Arkansas; two sisters: Macil Fortson of Trumann, Arkansas and Rebecca Graves of Jackson, Mississippi; five grandchildren: Hunter Wright and wife Lindsey of Trumann, Arkansas, Nikki Wright of Harrisburg, Arkansas, Courtney Wright of Trumann, Arkansas, April Smallman and husband Jason of Trumann, Arkansas, and Kayli Jones and husband Jacob of Conway, Arkansas; five great-grandchildren: Bryson, Jacee, Bentley Smallman, Drake Wright, and Aubree Baker of Trumann, Arkansas; and a host of other family and friends. Mr. Wright was preceded in death by his parents; his step-dad: Louis Bishop; one son: Nicky Wayne Wright; three sisters: Mildred Warren, Marcella Taylor, and Melba Fike; one brother: James Wright. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at 10:00 am at the First General Baptist Church in Trumann, Arkansas with Rev. Kenny McMahan and Mr. Travis Moody officiating. Interment will follow at Willis Cemetery under the direction of Faith Funeral Service. The family will receive visitors on Friday at the church from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Pallbearers: Bart Benson, Bobby Benson, Jr., Bo Hickey, Daniel Miller, Tony Byrd and Gordon LaFarlett. Honorary pallbearers: grandchildren and great-grandchildren.