Cecil D. Wright

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