Funeral services have been announced for the decorated soldier and pilot, formerly of Union City, who died in the Apache helicopter training accident at Fort Campbell last week.
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Dustin K. Wright of Woodlawn, formerly of Union City, died in the AH-64 Apache helicopter training accident. He will be celebrated with full military honors and burial will be at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West.
Wright was 40 years old and was an Obion County Central High School graduate. He was a pilot assigned to the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault).
The following is his full obituary:
Active Duty, CW3 Dustin K. Wright, age 40, of Woodlawn, TN passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Mosaic Church.
Full US Military Honors and burial will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West.
The family will receive friends on Friday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at the church.
Dustin entered this life on April 14, 1985. He was a graduate of Oral Roberts University, where he obtained his Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, being outdoors, hiking, spending time in nature, and shooting guns. He even built his own gun range, where he often spent his time. Dustin was a member of Mosaic Church, where he served on the Security team. He was also a member of CVMA ® TN Chapter 18-2, where he received the road name, “Eagle”. He previously served with the 82nd Airborne Division and was currently serving with the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade. Throughout his Military career, he achieved the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal with “C” Device, the Army Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the Army Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the Expert Infantryman Badge, the Army Aviator Badge, the Army Parachutist Badge, and the Army Pathfinder Badge.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Jency Wright.
Survivors include his wife, Omaira Wright; children, Antonio, Alecia, and Natalie; parents, Elizabeth Wright and Wayne Wright; siblings, Benjamin Wright, and Sarah Wright.
Arrangements are in the care of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home, 1209 Madison St, Clarksville, TN 37040. Online condolences may be made at www.NaveFuneralHomes.com