of West Memphis, AR

September 16, 1940 - September 8, 2020

Hershell L. Wright Jr., 79, of West Memphis, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. He was born September 16, 1940 in Memphis, Tennessee. Hershell was a Christian and loved the Lord with his whole heart and soul. He was a member of Angels Way Baptist Church in Marion, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hershell L. Wright Sr. and Ruth Evelyn Wright; a son, Kevin Miles; a daughter in law, Mary Miles and a granddaughter, Jessica Faye Miles. He is survived by his wife Faye Wright of 50 years; a son Warren Wright of West Memphis, Arkansas; and a daughter Christi Rose (Mark) of Wynne, Arkansas; grandchildren Sarah Miles of West Memphis, Arkansas; Derrick Miles (Cori Ann) of West Memphis, Arkansas; Natalie Rose of Wynne, Arkansas and Hannah Grace Rose of Wynne, Arkansas.

He served in the Army National Guard. He was the President of Reflection Industries; General Manager of National Distributors Warehouse and General Manager of Dixie Flooring until his retirement. He was a Master Mason and active member of West Memphis Lodge #737 where he served as Past Master; he was a Master Ritualist of Ancient Craft Masonry and a recipient of the Grand Lodge Medal of Honor-the highest award bestowed by the Grand Lodge of Arkansas. He was also a 33rd Degree Mason of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, serving as the Director of Work for the Eastern Arkansas region for many years. Words are inadequate to describe what a wonderful man that he was.

His life was a living example of the Bible verse, ''Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.'' Philippians 2:3. Those that knew him knows that he loved his family and friends very much. He was a perfectionist and a hard worker, caring and compassionate. He loved to travel, meet new people, and spend time with his family and friends. He will forever be loved and forever be missed.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, September 14, 2020 at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Arkansas, with Pastor Loren Strickland officiating. In compliance with the Arkansas Department of Health guideline, social distancing will be observed and face masks are required. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House. Online condolences can be made at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westmemphis

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com