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Darrell Joe "Buster" Wright

August 28, 1934 — December 15, 2020

Darrell Joe “Buster” Wright of Glenwood passed from this life on December 15, 2020, at the age of 86. He was born August 20, 1934, in Glenwood to Joel Schooley Wright and Loretta Cornelia “Retter” (Grant) Wright. Buster was married to Dorothy Ann (Haggard) who preceded him in death.

Buster is survived by his sons; Charles “Doug” Wright of Glenwood, and Danny Wright of Gallatin, Tennessee. He is survived by his six grandchildren, Laura Cummins, Delaney, Seth, Jacob, Sarah Grace, Jessica, and great-granddaughter Addalyn. He is survived by his brother Joel Wright of Glenwood, and Don Wright of Magnet Cove.

The youngest of eleven children, he was preceded in death by his sisters Myrtis Tidwell and Hazel Lee Montgomery; and his brothers Sterlin, Myrkle, Lester, Hershel, Cloyd, James T. (J.T.), and Haskel.

He was a Korean War veteran serving in the United States Navy, a graduate of Caddo Gap High School, and attended New Mexico State University. A union carpenter by trade, he spent his working years as a homebuilder, cabinet-maker, commercial construction superintendent, and instructor with the Job Corps. His occupation resulted in countless lifelong friendships. He was a deacon in Baptist churches in New Mexico and Arkansas; most notably New Galilee Church in Amity, Landmark Church in Mt. Ida, and Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Glenwood. Buster was a committed churchman and well known for his great passion for missions, missionaries, and Christian literature.

Visitation with the family is set for Friday, December 18, from 5:00pm–7:00pm at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Glenwood. A funeral service is set for Saturday, December 19 at 2:00pm at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with a graveside service to follow at Mt. Tabor Cemetery with Bro. Keith Shewbart officiating.

Pallbearers are James Montgomery, Neal Wright, Walt Connell, Tom Wright, Matt Baker, and Paul Baker. Honorary pallbearers are the deacons of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Howard Kemp, and Don Baker.

Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood.

Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Friday, December 18, 2020

5:00 - 5:00 pm

Bethel Missionary Baptist Church

208 Bethel Rd, Glenwood, AR 71943

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Service

Saturday, December 19, 2020

2:00 - 2:00 pm

Bethel Missionary Baptist Church

208 Bethel Rd, Glenwood, AR 71943

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