A legendary school bus driver was laid to rest in a yellow bus-themed coffin.
The beloved school bus driver passed away on August 13 at the age of 76. He had been working as a bus driver for more than 50 years.
Two weeks before he died, Mr. Wright had been honored at a board meeting of Wilson County Schools, which decided to name the transportation department in his name in recognition of his huge contribution to community life.
The school announced the widely-respected man’s death ‘with heavy hearts.’
It was in November 2018 when the ‘overall amazing man’ and ‘legendary bus driver’ retired after working behind the wheel for over 50 years.
In 2017, he was named State Bus Driver of the year and was inducted into the Tennessee School Bus Driver Hall of Fame.
When he passed away, his son Calvin and grandchildren knew the best way to send him off. They contacted the Nashville Casket Sales for a custom-wrapped coffin.
“It was only fitting,” Calvin said to CNN. “Besides the grandkids, that’s something he loved more than anything, being behind the wheel of that bus.”
Nashville Casket Sales said they were ‘honored’ to make the school bus-themed coffin for the legendary man.
Wilson County Sherriff’s Office told Fox17.com: “Mr. Wright was a selfless leader his entire life by being the example we should all strive to be.
“He never wanted or asked for anything in return for his service to the community which made him a special servant.”
Bart Barker of Wilson County Schools said that up to three generations had ridden in David’s bus.
“Great Guy you are! You have helped so many people throughout the years with Lebanon Police Dept, Wilson Co Sheriff Dept and Middle TN Electric and of course all the years watching out for the young children from Lebanon that you took such pride in every morning and every afternoon these are some of the great things that you accomplished,” one person said.
“Just wanted to say Thank you!! You were my friend for years RIP my brother.”
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