Clarksville, Tennessee
1929 - 2012 (Age 82)
Garland (G.T.) WrightGarland T. Wright, age 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...
Read MoreAlthough it's been close to 45 years since I served under the command of First Sergeant G.T. Wright, I have always remembered him as the best leader a trooper could have. Truly a great man and a great leader who provided a great service for our country.
Paul Peigare
February 14, 2012 | Edmond, OK
I WAS IN 1ST SGT GARLANDS WRIGHT'S BTRY IN VIETNAM A/2/320/1ST BG/101ST AIRBORNE 65-66 I WAS GUNNER 4TH SEC, HE WAS A GREAT MAN.
JOHN F GRAHAM
February 10, 2012 | MOUNT NEBO, WV
Although I've not lived in Clarksville for almost twenty years, every time I return, I'm always reminded of Garland and Bonanza. My mother worked at the Singer Company at Two Rivers Mall, and we always considered Garland our friend, and enjoyed dining "with him". My significant other and I also knew him as a merchant, as well as through a fraternal organization. Wherever he was, whatever he did, he was always the epitome of a "Southern Gentleman". The world would be a much, much better...
Shelby Draper
January 28, 2012 | Mt Juliet, TN
Vicky and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Rachel and I were at the funeral and thought it awkward to talk to you in such a time of mourning and although it has been quite a few years since we have seen each other or spoken, we remember you, your brother and your dad from the Ponderosa days. I know, believe me I do, that it hurts but, know that he is not suffering or in pain any more and waiting for everyone to be with him one day. Rachel and I are here in Clarksville if you want...
Mike and Rachel Spring
January 27, 2012 | Clarksville, TN
i am velda humphrey allen, clem humphrey's daughter, from mcgehee arkansas. daddy doesn't have internet but i will do my best to express him. i have heard daddy thru all my years (53 in fact) talk about mr wright and how fond he was of him and how much fun they had during their years of military service (and with all his army buddies). daddy will be very saddened when i give him this news. i met mr wright once at the 2003(?)reunion and he was a very nice man. i enjoyed his presence and...
January 27, 2012
Vickie - Sorry to hear about your Dad have thought about him and the Riverside drive store alot over the years. My thought are with you and the family.
Brenda (Pearce)Radebaugh
January 27, 2012 | Columbia, SC
we were "close at one time" and i am sorry for the familie's lose.
jj rager
January 26, 2012 | Clarksville, TN
Garland was a very kind, wonderful gentleman and friend to many. He will be missed.
Regina Wyatt
January 26, 2012 | Clarksville, TN
To Garland's Family-We read the obituary and thought it was perfectly written. Johnny and I are so sadden about losing him. He was special! Johnny's health kept us from attending the funeral, but our thoughts and prayers are with you. Garland meant a lot to us both.
Fondly, Emma and Johnny
Johnny Miller
January 26, 2012 | Little Rock, AR