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
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12 Condolence(s)
Mark McAfee
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Hershall and I were very close friends for many years.
I loved Hershall as my brother and Faith like my sister.
His children grew up in front of me and I have a real void in my heart.
God bless you my friend.
Grady and Willa Collum
Monday, September 28, 2020
We are deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. It was an honor to have known such a great person and we will truly miss him. May God embrace you in comfort during this difficult time.
Daryl A Darr
Sunday, September 13, 2020
Hersell was a mentor, a brother, and a good friend. It has been a pleasure to know him. Thank you, Hershell for being in my life. You will be missed.
Ricky & Edna Mills
Sunday, September 13, 2020
Words can't express how sorry we are to hear about Herschel's passing. Faye, warren, Christi, please know you and your whole family are in our thoughts and continued prayers. Your family means the world to us! We love y'all. May you all find comfort in Gods strength and peace that surpasses all understanding.
Edna & Ricky
Cindy Jackson Welch
Friday, September 11, 2020
I am heartbroken to hear of Hershell’s passing. I worked with him and Warren at Dixie for 6 years and we kept in touch thru the years. I always called him on his birthday every year and was looking forward to talking with him next week 😢 He was a wonderful person and advice giver. I will miss him dearly.
Donna Madlinger
Friday, September 11, 2020
So sorry for the loss of Mr. Wright. The family will be in my prayers.
Donna Madlinger
Allie Maness
Friday, September 11, 2020
I’m happy to have known you, “Grandfatherâ€! You were an exceptional man and you helped raise my best friend, Sarah Ruth! She loves you so very much, just as I know you loved her! Rest In Peace.
Michael O’Neal
Friday, September 11, 2020
A true gentleman. Had the honor of working alongside him over
many years and projects sharing many good times.
He truly exemplified the best in this world.
James T. Cary
Friday, September 11, 2020
I was so very sorry to heard about the loss of Hershel , he had become a good friend of mine since I joined the Mason's . I will miss him and our visits at and before the meetings.
Charlie and Karen Price
Thursday, September 10, 2020
We are so very sorry to read about Hershell. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. He was such a good man. PrayersðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
Barry and Norma Rudd
Thursday, September 10, 2020
We are sorry to hear about your loss. We both thought a lot about Hershell.
Prayers going up for the entire family.
Renee Williams
Thursday, September 10, 2020
we are so very sorry Aunt Faye.Christy and Warren. We will keep praying for strength for all of you, we love you all so much sending lots and lots of hugs.