Buddy Dean Wright

Buddy Dean Wright, 84, of Rogers, Ark., passed away on September 16, 2022. Buddy was born February 17, 1938 to Jewell Byler Wright and Earl Wright in Garfield, Ark. Buddy Wright was a lifelong Razorback fan. In 1967, he began selling Fords on the corner of 8th Street and New Hope, which would go on to become Bob Maloney Ford. He worked there for 43 years. He was a pillar of the community, serving as the Nursing Home Minister for 40 years and on the Rogers City Council for 18 years. In 2018, he was awarded a key to the City of Rogers. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Gary Wayne Wright; two brothers, and a sister. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Beverly; son, Tim (Lisa) Wright of Norfolk, Va.; daughter, Sidney Anita (Joe) Duncan of Rogers; son, David (Trish) Wright of Rogers; son, Brad Elsner of Rogers; son, Shawn (Lauren) Wright of Rogers; 13 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Buddy was a joyous, loving, loyal, and kind person. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 6-8 p.m. at Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge, Ark. Funeral services will occur on Friday, September 23, 2022 at 10:10 a.m. at Garfield Baptist Church, followed by an interment at Ruddick Cemetery in Garfield. Online condolences may be made at: siscofuneralhome.net.