Rollin Adair Wright, affectionately known as Doc, passed away on August 24, 2016 in Fresno, California. He was born on April 15, 1931 in Sulphur, Indiana to his parents, Samuel D. and Grace Shrout Wright. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Hawkins and brother, Versel Wright. He is survived by his daughters, Trish and Penni. He has left behind a multitude of friends and family in both places.
Doc grew up in Sulphur, Indiana, graduating high school and enlisting in the Navy as an airman in 1949. He served in Fighter Squadron 193/Air Group 19 on the Uss Princeton in the Korean War. Even after leaving the Navy, Doc maintained ties to the military, first in the U.S. Army Reserves (sergeant), then the California National Guard (Chief Warrant Officer), and finally in the California State Military Reserve (major), for a total of 29 years of military affiliation. Doc joined the California Highway Patrol in 1960, served all over the state, and was even part of a contingent of CHP personnel sent to American Samoa, to assist with building a traffic safety program there. Doc finished out his career with the CHP in 1990 as a Lieutenant, assigned to the Mariposa Area CHP office as its Commander.
Even after retiring, Doc remained dedicated to the CHP; it was his life’s work. Doc’s other passions included riding his motorcycle and traveling. He was always on the road to somewhere. Now he’ll be able to travel without limitations.
He will always be in our hearts and in our minds. A celebration of Life service will be on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 1:00 pm at the Brown Funeral Home in Milltown, IN.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 from 5-7 pm and after 9:00 am until time of the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Rev. Jamin Eben will officiate the service.
Interment will follow in the El Bethel Cemetery near Milltown, IN.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to your local SPCA.
Brown Funeral Home in Milltown, IN is entrusted with the local arrangements.
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