Buddy" Myron Ernest Wright age 80 of Belleville passed away December 3, 2018 at Mitchell's Nursing Home.

He was born September 13, 1938 in Havana, Arkansas to the late Miran & Latone Carpenter Wright. Buddy was an Airforce veteran, a pitcher for the Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team, a retired high school coach, and construction worker.

He was preceded in death by his parents and infant brother, Lynn Wright.

Survivors include his children, Lori & Teddy Walker of Jasper, TX; Lisa & Eddie Knight of Belleville; son, Steven Wright of Danville; brother, Mark Wright of Ozark; sister, Carol Sober of Atkins; grandchildren, Lattie, Matt, Rachel, David, Kelsey, Joseph, Steven, and Lucas and great-grandchildren, Averie, Riley, Allie, Kinley, Kate, and Klara.

Family will have a memory service at a later date.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com