Bradley Auburn "Brad" Wright

Bradley Auburn “Brad” Wright, age 67, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Heroes’ Haven in the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was honored with a Hero’s Honor Walk by the VA in recognition of his service to our country. Brad was born on April 15, 1958, in Las Vegas, New Mexico, to Joyce Ann Foster Wright and Bobby Gene Wright. He was raised in Siloam Springs, where he graduated from Siloam Springs High School in 1976. He served in the U.S. Army as a Specialist 4th Class with the 3rd Battalion, 6th Infantry, Berlin Brigade, from February 24, 1978, to February 19, 1981, during the Post-Vietnam War era. Brad was proud of his military service and cherished the time he spent stationed in Germany. Following his service, Brad worked as a supervisor at Gates Rubber Company in Siloam Springs until a back injury led to his retirement. A gifted musician, Brad played drums and guitar in several local bands during his youth. One of his bands, Grandstand, formed in 1974, reunited years later to perform at his sister’s 50th high school reunion — a memory Brad treasured. Brad was raised in the Church of Christ and later became a member of Gum Springs Baptist Church, where he was baptized. His faith was a source of strength and peace, and he passed with the assurance of his salvation. Brad was also a devoted Arkansas Razorbacks fan. He rarely missed a game and often enjoyed texting with family, especially a cousin in Louisiana, to celebrate big wins. Brad is survived by his son, Darren Wright; his daughter, Alisha Wright Schmalz; his sister, Crissa Nixon and husband Larry of Fayetteville, AR; his brother, Scott Wright of Siloam Springs, AR; his nephew, Britt Barnes of Fayetteville, AR; his niece, Yalonda Pinnell and husband Ryan of Republic, MO; several other beloved nieces; several aunts; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby and Joyce Wright; one brother, Jay Wright; his maternal and paternal grandparents; and several aunts and uncles. A memorial service will be held at the Fayetteville National Cemetery, 1000 S Lt Col Leroy Pond Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701, on June 3, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bo’s Blessings, P.O. Box 8558, Springdale, AR 72766, and the Veterans’ Homeless Program and Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, 1100 N College Ave Fayetteville, AR 72703, to honor Brad’s memory and his love for his fellow veterans. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the Palliative Care Unit at Heroes’ Haven for their exceptional compassion and care during Brad’s final days.

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Bradley Auburn "Brad" Wright

April 15, 1958 - May 15, 2025