04/19/2026
Tiny Wright, 73 years of age of Dorton, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at his residence. He was born on January 27, 1953, to the late John C. Wright and Marie Belcher Wright.
He was the owner of Wright Trucking and a 54 year truck driving legend.
Other than his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Melinda Wright; one sister, Henrietta Wright; two brothers, Henry “JJ” Wright and Lovell Wright.
He is survived by one son, Donald Wright II; two sisters, Rosetta Wright, Brenda Wright; two brothers, his twin Doug Wright, John C Wright Jr. Along with a host of friends and family.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1:00PM at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home with Daryl Newsom, Joey Justice, and Mike Newsom officiating. Entombment will follow in the Wright Cemetery at Dorton. Visitation will begin on Tuesday at 6:00PM at the Funeral Home.