John "Bob" Robert Wright

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
6 to 8 pm
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
10 am
Cemetery
Beryl Cemetery
Beryl, AR  
Memorial Contributions
Ronald McDonald House
1501 W. 10th Street
Little Rock, AR  72202


First Christian Church
14411 Taylor Loop Rd
Little Rock, AR  72223
John "Bob" Robert WrightI am a Veteran.

of Little Rock, AR

July 30, 1936 - October 19, 2019

John Robert (Bob) Wright, was born July 30, 1936, died Saturday, October 19, 2019. He was the fourth child of George Grady Wright and Tressie Honea Wright. He was born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Bob graduated from Little Rock High School, now Central High, in 1953 and attended Little Rock Junior College, now UALR. He served in the Air National Guard for nine years.

Bob spent his career in the food service industry; selling, designing, building and installing kitchen equipment.

In his younger years, Bob was a Mason and a Shriner.
Bob was a member of First Christian Church and held many leadership positions. He was past chairman and an active member in the Food Pantry.

Bob was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed teaching his children and nephews, Ronnie and David, his expertise.

He and Patsy enjoyed traveling, especially after retirement. In spring and fall, you could find them at the beach in Destin, Florida.
Married for 64 years to Patsy White, he is survived by two children, Marianne (Mike) Satterfield of North Little Rock and John Michael Wright, two grandchildren; Benjamin Wright Satterfield and Tiffany Wright, two step grandchildren, Sy and Brett Satterfield of North Little Rock, seven nephews and three nieces, and sisters in law, Sharron White and JoAnna Earl.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, George Grady Wright Jr., Sister; Mary Johnson (Bill) and Beverly Valera (Richard) and a grandson, Christopher Michael Wright.

Funeral will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72211. A private burial will be held later Wednesday at Beryl Cemetery, Beryl, Arkansas. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, family request memorials to be make to Ronald McDonald House, 1502 W. 10th St , Little Rock, Arkansas or First Christian Church 14411 Taylor Loop, Little Rock, Arkansas 72223.
Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home. To sign the online guest book, please visit, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal

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Mary Sullivan
Little Rock, AR
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Monday, October 21, 2019

And now Bob has his wings.

Stan Ackerman
Bentonville, AR
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Monday, October 21, 2019

So sorry to hear about Bob passing. He was a great friend and Christian man!

Jo-Ellen Breedlove
Little Rock, AR
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Monday, October 21, 2019

Our love & sympathy.
Claudine Waters
Jack & Jo-Ellen Breedlove

Larry and Holly Johnson
Little Rock, AR
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Sunday, October 20, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this time! Larry, Holly, and Karrington

Kay Palmer
Hot Springs, AR
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Sunday, October 20, 2019

Pat and Family, what a great guy Bob was! I have wonderful memories of him during my time as a member of Pairs and Spares Sunday School Class.

May your deep faith provide you comfort in the days ahead!

With love, Kay S. Palmer