David "Dave" Wright

July 3, 1943 - January 7, 2018

David “Dave” Wright, 74, of Walkerville, AR exited this world and has gone on to the next to be with his beloved wife Martha on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at his residence. He was born July 3, 1943 in Ft. Wayne, IN to the late Leroy Harvey and Dorothy Lucille (Dawson) Wright. Dave served as Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps from 1960 until he was honorably discharged in 1971. From 1965-66 he served in Da Nang, Vietnam. During his military service he was fortunate to visit several Mediterranean countries and islands. After his military service he was employed overseas in Iran and Saudi Arabia and later retired from the Department of Defense. He and Martha moved to Walkerville in 1989 to be with her relatives, the Walker’s and Frank’s families. He was a life member of the Vietnam Veterans Association, the Disabled Veterans of America and the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Martha (Walker) Wright; son David Wright, Jr.; brothers Danny Wright, Dick Wright, and Steve Wright. He is survived by his daughter Theresa Wright of Emerson; sons Gregory Wright and Brian Wright of Jacksonville, FL; granddaughters Brianna and Cassie Wright of Gainesville, FL. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Monday, May 28, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Stewart Walkerville Cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. in Magnolia. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to CCAPS animal shelter, PO Box 2003, Magnolia, AR 71754. To sign the online guest book or to share a memory visit www.lewisfuneralhome.biz