P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR 71655
Cecil Wright, obituary portrait — Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home

In Loving Memory

CecilWright

Date of Birth January 12, 1954
Passed Away On March 15, 2016
At Age 62 years
Resident of Monticello, AR
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United States Veteran
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Cecil Dana Wright, age 62 of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. He was born January 12, 1954 in Drew County, AR to Opal Marie Anders Wright and the late L.F. Wright.

He was a United States Navy Veteran, a construction superintendent and truck driver who loved his work. Cecil also enjoyed history, especially the Civil War era.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Burt Wright of Monticello; one son, Eric Wright of Monticello; two step-daughters, Kirbi Jamison and Anita Gill both of McGehee; his mother, Opal Anders Wright of Monticello; two brothers, Robert (Bubba) Wright and Gerald Wright and wife Sandra of Monticello; five grandsons, Jed, Gavin and Corey Wright, Aubrey Jamison and Payton Savage; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Rose Hill Free Will Baptist Church, 2130 Hwy. 35 West Monticello, AR 71655. Online guestbook www. stephensondearman.com.

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Services

Visitation

Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home

943 Highway 425 North

Monticello, AR, 71657

March 16, 2016

from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

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Service

Gathering of Friends & Family

Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home

943 Highway 425 North

Monticello, AR, 71657

March 17, 2016

at 11:00 a.m.

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Interment

Oakland Cemetery

300 North Hyatt St.

Monticello, AR, 71655

Memorial Contributions

Rose Hill Free Will Baptist Church

2130 Hwy 35 W

Monticello, AR, 71655

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Condolences (35)

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Kelly & Pam Stallings McGehee, AR March 29, 2016
"Mary we were so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband Cecil. We will keep you & your family and Cecil's family in our thoughts and prayers."
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John & Paige (Hill) Stell & Family Monticello, AR March 23, 2016
"To the Wright Family -
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during the days ahead. Gone from us too soon but peace knowing we will see him again. Love to all of you.
Love, John, Paige, Brad, Jake, Jared, Jayson, Colt, & Brayden"
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Sarah C. Martin Monticello, AR March 20, 2016
"Dear Family, Cecil was a very special person, He had a very warm and caring nature, When I was around him, I was ayoung girl and he dated my sister, He was always nice, polite and respectful when he was at our house. and picked at me cause I was the lil sister, Hard to believe he's gone. Your family has been so special to Monticello and loved ny many,many people. Miss Opal, you have a special place in my heart and in a lot of hearts. Eric, you are a carbon copy of your dad and I know he was so proud of you. My prayers to Gerald and Sandra and Bubba. May the Lord bless each of you in the coming days."
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