Donald Thomas Wright
June 27, 1937 - December 21, 2019
Donald Thomas Wright, age 82, of Ashville passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019. He was a loving father, Pawpaw and friend to all he knew. He was avid Nascar fan. He was retired from The Birmingham Transit Authority with 33 years of service. He served his country in the Alabama National Guard reserve. He graduated from Woodlawn High School. He is preceded in death by his wife, Velma Wright; his parents, John Thomas and Jane Wright; and a grandson, Jacob Cross. He is survived by his children, Tim Wright (Sandra) and Jennifer Cross (Michael); his grandchildren, Sean Cross, Adam Benefiel, Zachary Cross, Amber Kennedy, Kyle Wright; 3 great grandchildren, Knox and Raelyn Benefiel and Carter Cross; special friend, Darlene Lord; and many extended family and friends. Visitation will be on Thursday, December 26, 2019 from 11 am until 1 pm at Deerfoot Memorial Funeral Home followed by memorial service at 1 pm. Burial will follow in Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery in Ashville, Al with Bro. Trei King officiating.
Donald Thomas Wright, age 82, of Ashville passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019. He was a loving father, Pawpaw and friend to all he knew. He was avid Nascar fan. He was retired from The Birmingham Transit Authority with 33 years of service.... View Obituary & Service Information