Garland T. Wright, 82, of Clarksville, TN, died on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Gateway Medical Center. He was born on December 20, 1929 in Virginia to the late Norman O. Wright and Doreen Davis Wright. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Doreen Wright; his wife, Mildred Wright; and a son, Paul Lee Wright.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 1 PM at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Chapel with Dr. Larry Robertson officiating. Entombment will be in the Resthaven Mausoleum with full military honors. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 24, 2012 from 4-7 PM and Wednesday, January 25, 2012 from 11 AM until the hour of service at the funeral home.
Garland was a retired CSM with the U.S. Army having served two tours in Vietnam and also in the Korean Conflict. He was also former owner of Bonanza, Ponderosa, and Pizza Inn in Clarksville, TN. He was a member of Hilldale Baptist Church, VFW Post, WK&T Chapter, and chairman of the Beer Board serving with Mayors Trotter and Piper.
Survivors include a son, Rickie Wright and a daughter, Vickie Wright Harris (Jay), both of Clarksville; two sisters, Anita Brumsville and Frances Crawford both of Norfork, VA; five grandchildren, Tabitha Mixon, Dani Wright, Kevin Wright, Matt Mixon, Brian Wright, and Bradley Wright.
Pallbearers will be Matt Mixon, Bradley Wright, Jerry Sweeney, Jay Harris, Rickie Wright, and Brian Wright.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the WK&T Chapter PO Box 101, Ft. Campbell, KY 42223. Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. On-line condolences may be made at www.neal-tarpley.com.