of Brighton, TN

April 2, 1962 - May 16, 2023

Chris Earl Wright, at the age of 61, departed this life on May 16, 2023 at his residence in Brighton, TN. Chris was born to Rollie and Beatrice Wright on April 2, 1962 in Memphis, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dennis Wright.

Chris was known as ''Dad'','' Paw Paw'' and ''Jug head.'' He is survived by his three children, Angela Durbin (Cody) of Atoka, TN, Caitlin Jenkins (Stephen) of Atoka, TN and Cara Meadows (Malcom) Memphis, TN; Sister, Virginia Kellett (Steve) of Collierville, TN; Grandchildren, Kimberly, Brenden, Adalyn, Carson, Cannon, Noah, Lydia and girlfriend, Aprile Edwards of Brighton, TN.

Chris grew up in Memphis, TN, attending Westside Schools, where he played baseball with passion and excitement. He worked for Aunties Bakery for many years and then began his self-employed business, Wright's Home improvements. He had a sense of humor like no other and could have the entire room erupting in laughter at the drop of a dime. Chris loved to tinker with his various projects on cars, the garage and yard, he loved to grill, listen to music and take road trips to Mountain Home, Arkansas with his brother, Dennis. He loved all things Memphis. He enjoyed watching Memphis Memoirs, reading about Memphis history, the Memphis Tigers, Memphis Grizzlies and Memphis Wrestling. He loved watching Nascar, Memphis basketball, Cardinal Baseball and Dallas Cowboy Football.

Visitation and service will be take place on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Roller Citizens Funeral Home, 201 N. Pine St., West Memphis, Arkansas with the burial at Poplar Grove Cemetery, 151 Quito, Drummonds Rd., Drummonds, TN 38023

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