of Ward, AR
July 23, 1956 - October 24, 2020
Joseph Andrew Wright, 64, of Ward, Arkansas previously of Mountain View, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Unity Health Hospital in Searcy, Arkansas. He was born on July 23, 1956 in Aurora, Illinois to the late Joseph and Mary Elizabeth (Levaris) Wright. Although he was born in Illinois Joseph was a California native prior to moving to Arkansas in 1995. Joseph proudly served his county as a United States Marine in the Vietnam War. He will be greatly missed by all of his loving family and friends.
Joseph is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Virginia (Atkins) Wright; two daughters, Jennifer Wright Chunn and husband Jonathon and Jessica Wright Taylor and husband, Baron; one sister, Mary Elizabeth Biddle and husband Glenn; four grandchildren, Kamren Taylor, Kaleb Taylor, AnnaBeth Nicole Wright, and Elijah Taylor, along with a host of many extended family and friends.
Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Elizabeth (Levaris) Wright; both his paternal and maternal grandparents; one granddaughter, Brooklyn Nicole Wright, and his father and mother-in-law, Jim and Barbara Atkins.
A graveside service is Friday, October 30, 2020, 3:00 PM at Galatia Cemetery in Norfork, Arkansas with Chris Cunningham officiating.
Pallbearers are Jonathon Chunn, Baron Taylor, James Atkins, Jennifer Wright Chunn, and Shawn Minnie. Honorary pallbearers are his grandchildren, Kamren Taylor, Kaleb Taylor, AnnaBeth Nicole Wright, and Elijah Taylor.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic we are practicing social distancing at our graveside services and all patrons are required to wear a mask. Anyone with underlying health conditions are advised to please stay home.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas is in charge of the arrangements.
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13 Condolence(s)
Glenn and Betsy Biddle
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
You gave no one a last farewell nor ever said good-bye. You were gone before we knew it and only God knows why. A million times we will miss you. A million times we will cry. If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died. In life we loved you dearly. In death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place no one else can fill. It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn't go alone. Part of us went with you the day God took you home. We will meet again someday. I know in a better place. I thank God he made you a brother, while you were here on earth.
Betsy Biddle
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
As kids we lived together. We fought, we laughed and we cried. We did not always show the love that we both had inside. We shared our dreams, our plans and some secrets too. All the memories we had shared is what bonded me to you. We grew to find we had a love that was very strong always. It's a love shared by family that will never fade away. You were my brother not by choice but by the nature of our birth. I could not have chosen a better one, you were the best on earth.
Teresa Ramsey
Saturday, October 31, 2020
Jennifer,
I am so sorry about your dad. I just now saw the post. Uncle Rick and I love you.
Aunt Teresa
Pamela Phroper
Friday, October 30, 2020
So sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you.
Jerry and Pauline Chunn
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Virginia, we are so sorry for you and your family’s loss. May God bless each of you.
Jerry and Pauline Chunn
Sharona Nickerson
Thursday, October 29, 2020
I'm so sorry for your loss. I have many very fond memories. If you guys need anything and I may be able to help just let me know. 💚💚
Dawn Wright Clark
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Love and prayers sent to you and for you all. He was a truly loving teddy bear,and I am so grateful and blessed he was my cousin and friend. He will always be treasured.
Dawn Wright Clark
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Love and prayers sent to you and for you all. He was a truly loving teddy bear,and I am so grateful and blessed he was my cousin and friend. He will always be treasured.
Dawn Wright Clark
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Love and prayers sent to you and for you all. He was a truly loving teddy bear,and I am so grateful and blessed he was my cousin and friend. He will always be treasured.
Michael McKendree
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
My thoughts and prayers for y’all. I’m sorry for your loss.
Ruth Atkins'Anderson
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Love you guys.
Candee and Tom Schreiner
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Love and prayers.
David E. Wright II
Monday, October 26, 2020
Thoughts and prayers for you all during this time. Let's us know if you need anything. 1Corinthians 15:50-58, 1Thessalonians 4:13-18. We love you all!