Tom Wright Jr.

Tom Wright Jr., age 82, of Arkadelphia, died Friday, June 17, 2011. He was born Aug. 12, 1928 in Clark Co., the son of Thomas and Cora Bennett Wright. He was a retired grounds keeper for the Arkadelphia Country Club and Henderson State University and was a member of New Life Church. He was preceded in death by a sister, Katherine Tucker. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Matilda Stewart Wright; a son, Stewart Wright of Bryant; one daughter, Dedra Angel of Alexander; and two grandchildren, Kit Wayne Carson and Misty Hill. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Chapel with burial will be in Richwoods Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Sign on line guest book at www.ruggleswilcox.com.