Richard "Rick" Glenn Wright

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
Saturday, January 28, 2023
10-11 am
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
Saturday, January 28, 2023
11 am
Memorial Contributions
Arkansas ALS Association
1200 West Walnut, Suite 2406
Rogers, AR  72756


Arkansas Fallen Firefighters
PO Box 56470
Little Rock, AR  72215
I served in the Air Force.
Richard "Rick" Glenn WrightI am a Veteran.

of Cabot, AR

May 19, 1943 - January 18, 2023

Richard Glenn Wright of Cabot, passed away January 18, 2023. He was born May 19, 1943 in Quitman, Arkansas to Floyd and Willie Wright. Rick graduated from Central High in Little Rock and entered the Air Force, eventually joining the SR-71 Blackbird program. He spent 52 years in the automotive sales business, first at Jones Toyota and then 32 years at Parker Lexus. Rick loved being with family and friends and sharing his passion for flying, fast cars and his love of the lake and traveling. He was very passionate about his work, those who he met as customers have become lifelong friends.

He was preceded in death by son, Gavin Wright; his parents, Floyd and Willie Wright; sisters, June and Nina and best friends, Marshel and Pete. Rick is survived by his loving wife, Bunny; her mother, Glenda Wagoner; sons, Richard Wright (wife, Teresa; granddaughter, Gabby); Sean Wright (wife, Karon; grandchildren, Jackson; Madison; Isabella; Caden; Carter); daughter-in-law, Kim Wright (grandchildren, Kyla and Kasen) and someone who was like a son to him, Raul Ponce; niece, Gina Jones-Hughes and nephew, Ricky Anderson.

We invite anyone who would like to share a memory of Rick or one of the many stories about him to do so at the service.

In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to Arkansas Fallen Firefighters, PO Box 56470, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72215 in honor of his son, Gavin Wright, the ALS Association or the local ALS Loaner Closet, who were so helpful to him.

A visitation will be held from 10-11 am Saturday, January 28, 2023 with a Celebration of Rick's Life starting at 11 am in the Chapel of Roller Chenal Funeral Home.


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Michael Snipes
Woodland Park, CO
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Thursday, March 23, 2023

We knew him as Glenn, He was a member of the perennial State Champion Track Team and made his points in discus. Rather quiet on track trips, but a font of knowledge and had many friends in unusual places. One of them was a horse trainer and bequeathed Glenn a bottle of rub we would use when working out in winter. The other notable talent Glenn possessed was a stellar method of eating the chicken which regularly showed up in our track box lunches when out of town; all he left of the chicken was dry bones! I am forever grateful for his guidance in this matter, for I have adopted his method for my own. Yes, I get some strange stares at restaurants, but my wife has become accustomed. RIP, fellow Tiger.

Charles & Nancy Cowart
Little Rock, AR
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Thursday, January 26, 2023

We were so sorry to hear about Rick's passing. We have known Rick since the 70's when we purchased our first Toyota from Rick and since then several vehicles. He was always so very kind and helpful in every way. We are going to miss him dearly. God bless him and his family.

Marliese Kerr
Little Rock, AR
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Thursday, January 26, 2023

We've known Rick for many, many years. He sold us our cars, but we thought of him more as a friend. He was such a good man! He will be missed!

Kat Slabodnick
Little Rock, AR
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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Our Deepest Condolences to your family. You are in our prayers. From the Patient Access Team

Brenda B Tirrell
Hot Springs Village, AR
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Monday, January 23, 2023

Tom and I met Rick when we bought our first Lexus from him in the early '70's. We drove that little car over 250,000 miles. It would have gone on forever I think, but we thought we should buy a new car. So we went back to Rick and did just that. I don't remember what year that was. We never consider going to anyone else. Rick was so personable and treated us like royalty. I don't remember when we decided to buy another car, but we went back to Rick and he told us about another good deal- a cross-over SUV. So we bought. He also helped me find a good car for my niece who needed a car and even got Parker Lexus to finance it for her. He never let me down on any thing I asked of him. He was a fine, fine man. He will certainly be missed by many people and will forever be missed at Parker Lexus. It will never be the same there. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Sincerely,
Brenda Ball Tirrell

Mark Millsap
Little Rock, AR
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Sunday, January 22, 2023

Rick was always so good to Mary and me after we met him at Parker Lexus. He was a true caring professional. He always made us feel like the most important customers.

Kelly and Dale Wilkins
Searcy, AR
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Saturday, January 21, 2023

We bought so many cars from Rick starting in 1993 and in the process he became a friend. We first met him when we were a young married couple and had then as we had our two daughters, he was still there when we needed him. He was not only there for us when we wanted to buy a new car, he eventually was there as our daughters needed cars. He took the time to sort of teach them how to buy a car and answer all of their question. As he did with everyone, he made sure they had his cell phone in case they ever needed anything. I absolutely know that he would have answered that call and done what he could to help. There was no one like him. His stories would almost always leave you laughing. One of my favorites was about him landing his plane on the interstate - not once but twice! I'm sure that was a terrifying situation, but he managed to make it a funny story. He never failed to call and wish us a happy birthday or to check in from time to time. He was a good man and we will miss him.
Our deepest sympathy to his dear family as we know they were his pride and joy.

Kathy Price Fowler
Batesville, AR
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Saturday, January 21, 2023

I’m sorry for your loss. I’m going to miss my favorite cousin and his sense of humor and our phone calls. I’ll see you again in heaven one day.
Love
Kathy Price Fowler

Holly Scribner
Dumas, AR
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Friday, January 20, 2023

Rick grew up in my family. Going to school with my oldest sisterBarbara. He was the big brother I never had. He stayed in our lives all these years. He always called me as I did him. Always on birthdays and holidays. He taught me to drive a 4 speed in the floor when I was 13 years old. He took me to the circus. We went in a tent to see a gorilla that was chained and all of a sudden it got loose. Everyone including me went running out of the tent. Rick was waiting on me outside the tent laughing at me. He also took me flying. My mother loved him like her own. He always wanted my sister to make him some rice to eat. He had a drag bike back when his oldest son Richard was a baby and my husband would ride it for him. We all loved him so much!! We will miss him so much!!!

Christy Glaze Vail
Austin, AR
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Friday, January 20, 2023

Mr Rick was such a special man. My daddy looked forward every day the scripture that he would pull up on his phone to share with daddy.

First time I met him, he came up to see daddy in the hospital and of course shared his scripture. I immediately could she he was a very special man.

So very sorry for your loss. Heaven gained a special Angel.

Prayers for comfort and strength.

Melanie Crow
Benton, AR
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Friday, January 20, 2023

Bill Ratcliff
Little Rock, AR
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Friday, January 20, 2023

When I bought one of my first Lexus automobiles from Rick, I was so impressed with his attitude and sincerest desire to make a "fair" deal for both of us. I gave him, after all was completed, a nice tie from Baumans Men Store, and he seemed to be taken aback that I would do that. He seemed to be so grateful. He truly was a salesman's salesman. RIP Rick. Fondest thoughts...Billie (Bill) Ratcliff.

Dale and Gail Wilcox
Little Rock, AR
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Friday, January 20, 2023

Rick was a great friend for many years. He graduated from LR Central High School in 1962 with my wife. He was really a great individual!! Loved him!👍😀🙏❤️

Gina K. Hughes
Sherwood, AR
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Friday, January 20, 2023

Much love to my favorite Uncle ❤️