Obituary of Buford Standley Wright

Fayetteville – Buford Standley Wright, 83, of Fayetteville, passed away at 6:53 p.m. on September 14, 2024, at his residence. Born January 9, 1941, in Silverville, he was the son of Ralph G. and Lillie Mariea (Mosier) Wright. He married the love of his life, Carol Sue Mitchell, on April 9, 1960, and she survives. They were happily married for 64 years. Standley graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1959. He was a die maker at GM Powertrain for 42 years, retiring in 2002. While attending trade school for die making he would hitchhike between Bedford and Chicago and stayed in the same hotel Al Capone had used. He was a member of the Fayetteville Baptist Church and enjoyed participating in church functions, performing maintenance, and serving God. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, horse racing, and maintaining a pristine yard. He made many fishing trips to Canada and Arkansas in his younger days. He was a past member of the La-Or-Ma Shriners and the National Rifle Association. Standley was a dedicated member of the Indian Creek Volunteer Fire Department serving from 1982 until his death. He was fire chief for 18 years and served in various other board and officer positions. He also served on the Indian Creek Township Advisory Board for many years. During his 42 years on the department he responded to thousands of emergency calls to help his neighbors and could often be found at the fire station happily doing odd jobs, cleaning, maintenance, and yardwork. Survivors include his wife, Carol, of Bedford; sons, Buford S. Wright, Jr. and wife, Donna, of Eureka; Monty D. Wright, and wife, Nikki, of Fayetteville; a daughter, Michelle Hudson, of Springville; grandson, Branson Hudson; stepbrother Tom Hudson, stepsister Debra Butler; half-brothers Alan Wright, and Dwayne Wright; and his dog, Polly. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Gerald and Ora Lee (Sam); many friends, and two special dogs, Tasha and Ebony. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Thursday, September 19th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Kenny Walden officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18th and from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service on Monday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, friends consider memorial contributions be made to the Indian Creek Volunteer Fire Department or the White River Humane Society. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.