of Garland, TX
December 6, 1953 - August 9, 2025
Don Wright,71, of Garland, Texas, formally of Paris, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, in Texas.
Don was born December 6, 1953, in Paris, Arkansas, to his parents, Edward George Wright and Hazel Marie (Dooley) Wright. Growing up in Paris he attended Paris First Assembly of God where he often played the guitar and sang. He was a member of First at Firewheel Church in Garland, Texas. Before retiring several years ago, he worked for Rockwell Collins Aerospace as a micro electronic technician which included working on government projects testing electronic components. He enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys and Arkansas Razorbacks, visiting Mt. Magazine when returning to Paris for visits, working on computers, learning about finances, going on Christian bus tours, attending dinner plays, and listening to Southern Gospel music.
He is preceded in death by his father, Edward George Wright.
He is survived by his mother, Hazel Marie (Dooley) Wright of Paris; his sister, Loretta Ramsey of Van Buren; a brother, David Wright and wife, Kim of Van Buren; a niece, Brittney Surratt and husband Tony of Van Buren; his nephews, Brant Ramsey and wife, Katie of Vian, Oklahoma and Derek Ramsey of Bentonville; other family members and friends.
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 10:00-11:00 am, followed by the Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m., at Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Private Burial of the cremated cremains will take place at Ellsworth Cemetery near Midway at a later date.
Memorial Service arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
I enjoyed working with Don at Rockwell and Sanmina. He also would come to presentations at the church My wife and I attend. He was a good man and will be missed by many.
I worked with Don many years ago at Rockwell Intl. in Richardson. He was a good man, an exceptionally knowledgeable technician and well liked by all.
I am so saddened to just now hear this. Don was one of my best and lifetime friends. He visited every time he came to Paris. I lost touch when I changed jobs and emails last year because he wrote me several times a week. Busy transition and lost touch. I cannot say how much it hurts to hear this. Don was an outstanding and devout Christian- not just recently but from the first time I met him till the last message we exchanged. I know heaven is richer but my life feels poorer right now. Please let me know the memorial plans
Don will be a loss for all of us at Hometown in Garland.
I remember growing up around Don. He was courteous and fun loving and always smart as a whip. Im sure he is enjoying catching up with his dad. Prayers for the family. God bless! Van and Diana Rogers and Bob and Kitty Rogers
Donnie was one of our church clan of kids when we were growing up. I always got a hug when he came to church visiting Ms. Hazel. We will reunite with him soon in Haven! I love your family