Doyle C. Wright

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Columbus, Georgia

Doyle Wright Obituary

Doyle C. Wright July 13, 1928- May 9, 2006 COLUMBUS, GA— Doyle C. Wright, 77, of Columbus, GA. died Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at Doctor's Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 12, 2006 at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Macon Road Chapel with Dr. Brad Hicks officiating. Interment to follow in Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends this evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Wright was born in Holmes County, FL. on July 13, 1928, son of the late Huey Elmer Wright and Mae Lovett Wright. He has lived in Columbus for most of his life and was a long time employee of WRBL Radio and Television. Mr. Wright and his brother Watson "Speck" Wright hosted a TV show in Columbus called the 505 Hoedown. He was an avid musician and a member of the Dixie Playboys, during his music career he played on the Grand Ole Opry. He retired from the city of Columbus where he worked in the Parks and Recreation Department. Mr. Wright was a U.S. Marine Veteran. Survivors include his son, Doyle "Butch" Wright, Jr.; his granddaughter, Mackenzie Layne Wright, both of Columbus; a brother, Earl Wright, Sr. of Opelika, AL. and several nieces and nephews. Please sign the online guest registry and help celebrate the life of Doyle C. Wright by visiting www.mem.com

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer from May 10 to May 11, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Doyle Wright

13 Entries

Wilma Consford-Rushing

May 5, 2007

God Bless all of you in your time of sorrow. Doyle and I went to school together in Holmes County Fl.I had fun with he and Spec A few years ago talking old times.

Carolyn Reid

May 13, 2006

To the Wright Family:

Residents and Staff at Muscogee Manor will truly miss Doyle. The Good Ole Boys and Doyle brought sunshine and joy to our Residents each month. We will always have a place in hour heart for your family. I am so glad that he was a part of our lives. We will keep your family in our prayers.

Carolyn Reid, Activity Director

Fran Heptinstall

May 13, 2006

Butch, my fondes memories of uncle Doyle are all the many weekends you and I spent at Blue Creek while our dads(Speck and Doyle)played music together.I will always cherish those days.My thoughts and prays are with you in your time of sorrow.Im not gonna say it gets easier it just gets bearable.You never forget.I am here for you if you ever need me.I love you dearly and I loved uncle Doyle with all my heart.

Earl Wright

May 11, 2006

Doyle Wright was an uncle to be remembered. He never said a harsh word to anyone in my memory nor failed to share his smile and laugh on all occasions. Doyle and Uncle Speck were the true celebrities in the lives of my sister Judy and I ( Bubba). I would spend weeks with their mother and my grandmother Mae Wright (Momma Mae)and Huey Elmer Wright (Grand Daddy Wright) in Magnolia Springs, just a few miles from Plains, Georgia. Saturday nite was Square Dance Night with Daddy Wright collecting the gate fee of two dollars or less depending on how well known you were and Uncle Speck and Doyle giving me last instructions on selling long neck beer as well as which table to get under when the fighting started. Fights started every time with Speck putting his guitar down and diving over the band stand rail into every fray. Uncle Doyle kept the music going which always helped to calm the crowd. As a former Marine, (Doyle survived Paris Island, South Carolina to become one) he could have chosen to participate in the fight but I know he wanted to be always known as having a kind and gentle spirit. He told me several weeks ago that no one knows how bad it is to loose your health. It is my belief that he is in the Amighty God Jehovah's memory, acquitted of his sins through death and will live again in the coming New Heavens and New Earth through the Resurrection promised by our Savior Jesus Christ. It is my hope to see Doyle again and hear his wonderful distinctive laugh that always brought enjoyment to me and a smile to everyone's face.

Big Bubba

Judi Niemeyer

May 11, 2006

Uncle Doyle was also my favorite uncle. He was always cheerful and funny with a big smile on his face. Ever since I was a little girl, he would always greet me by saying, "Hey, Judi Mae". I was named after my grandmother Mae Wright, Doyle's mother and he knew I didn't like to be called by my middle name. Now I love my middle name and I loved my Uncle Doyle and will miss him. I also remember when I was about 10 he and Aunt Melba came to visit us in Hawkinsville, Ga. and they gave me a new pair of skates. I thought I was really something with those skates and loved them both dearly for thinking of me and giving me those skates. Those were the good ole days. Butch, I love you too and know that you will really miss your dad and your best friend. Your cousin, Judi.

Glenda Griffin - McClellan

May 11, 2006

Doyle was a relative of my father, "Bill" Griffin. I remember watching the "Speck & Doyle" show when I was a kid. Doyle's time here on earth created a lot of fond memories for many folks. My condolences to the family of a great man.

Glenn (Bubba) Wright

May 10, 2006

Because of Doyle’s talent and music many people knew and loved Doyle. What people saw on the stage was just a glimpse of the real man and his value. I knew Doyle as a kid and saw him through the eyes of a child. What I saw was a man with a great heart. He was kind, generous, and treated people the way he wished to be treated. Probably the best vacation I ever had was with him and Butch when we went to “Six Flag Over Georgia.” The first time I saw the Ocean was when I went on vacation to Panama City Beach with them. Other memories I have are of playing baseball, not at his house, but in his house! One time, Butch and I climbed through his window and watched TV in a tent in the backyard. These are all great memories of Doyle, but the best thing Doyle did for me was to show me how to be a father. He was a great father to his son Butch. They had a relationship that I always envied. He was my role model as a father. I strive to have the same relationship with my sons. I will miss “Bob.”

Harold Goodson

May 10, 2006

My best wishes to the family of Doyle. I was a contemporary of his and also in the music business. Doyle was a sincere and serious musician.

Theresa Haisten

May 10, 2006

When I was about 3 or 4 years old, my mother took me to see the Doyle and Speck at WRBL. I cannot remember which one was seeing my Mother at the time but I do remember being called up to the mike and standing on a chair. Whichever brother it was asked me who I was and I said, you know me, you are my mama's boyfriend.

scott taylor

May 10, 2006

Our hopes and prayers are with you.

The Taylor Family- Mary, Katie and Scott

Wilma Rushing

May 10, 2006

Blessings, Doyle and I were classmates in Holmes County when we were children. He will be missed.

Wilma Consford Rushing

Lynn Holk

May 10, 2006

Uncle Doyle was the best uncle. As a little girl when I would visit my grandparents Uncle Doyle would always let me spend time with him and Butch. Uncle Doyle would take us to the Villa Nova to eat and then we would be off to wrestling. These are some of my fondest memories. Uncle Doyle the fun one. I loved him dearly and will miss him greatly.

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