David E. Wright

David E. Wright obituary, Rainsville, AL

David E. Wright

David Wright Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rainsville Funeral Home on Apr. 17, 2026.
Mr. David E. Wright age 80 of Rainsville, AL passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 1PM in Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Joey Furgerson officiating. Burial will follow in Rainsville Memorial Park with Rainsville Funeral Home, Inc. directing, www.rainsvillefuneralhome.com.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 18th from 4PM-8PM & Sunday, April 19th from 11AM-1PM.

Survivors

3 Sons: Michael Wright of Huntsville, AL

Rodney Marbut and wife Kathy of Madison, AL

Rocky Bell of Rainsville, AL

1 Daughter: Carol Clayton of Scottsboro, AL

6 Grandchildren

14 Great Grandchildren

6 Great Great Grandchildren

Preceded in Death

Wife: Barbara Wright

Parents: Sam and Gladys Wright

Sister: Buna Mae Franks

Brother: Sam Junior Wright

3 Grandsons: Melvin Keafer Bell

Patrick Morton

Lane Bell

Son-in-Law: David Clayton

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