Billy Ray Wright

February 21, 1949 - January 3, 2015

Mr. Billy Ray Wright, age 65, of Douglas, Ga., passed away Saturday evening, January 3, 2015, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born February 21, 1949 to the late Tommie J. Wright and the late Louise Carelock Wright. Mr. Wright, a native of Douglas and Coffee County, was a retired Trooper with the Georgia State Patrol. He was a member of several Auto Clubs. Survivors include: His Wife: Robin Stinson Wright of Douglas, GA; 1 Daughter: Kaci Elyse (Joe) Brown of Ambrose, GA; Mother of His Daughter: June Brantley Rowell of Ambrose, GA; 1 Grandson: Grayson Brown of Ambrose, GA; 2 Step-Sons: Jonathan Stinson and Jeremy Stinson both of Douglas, GA; 1 Sister: Anna Faye (Terry) Freeman of Donnelsville, Ohio; 2 Nephews: Bobby L. Wooten of Warner Robins, GA., Michael A. Wooten of San Antonio, TX; 2 Aunts: Lillie Mae Carelock of Nicholls, GA., Ernestine Latrell Carelock English of Atlanta, GA; Brother-In-Law: Tim (Darlene) Stinson of Douglas, GA; Funeral Services were held Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the Chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home with Rev. Huey Nichols officiating. Interment followed at the Douglas City Cemetery. Active Pallbearers were: Chip Wright, Dr. Justin Harrell, Kim Phillips, Bill Hill, Tommy Hill, Bobby Wooten, Mike Gowen, and DeWayne Miller. Honorary Pallbearers were members of the Georgia State Patrol, Mamie Johnson, Lynn Stine, and Staff and Members of the Bethany Hospice. Special Musical Selections, "Old Rugged Cross", "I Can Only Imagine", were presented by the Soloist, Sam Jordan, "Amazing Grace", was rendered by the Congregation, led by Sam Jordan, "You Needed Me", "Now You Know What Heaven Is", and "Angel", were presented by CD Music. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the Arrangements.