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Elton Elmo Wright

1934 - 2015

Elton Elmo Wright obituary, 1934-2015, Fort Worth, TX

BORN

1934

DIED

2015

Elton Wright Obituary

Elton Elmo Wright, 80, passed away Monday, Jan. 5, 2015. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday at God's Word of Life Church, 5701 Billings Road, Fort Worth 76135, with the Rev. Jesse Ferguson officiating. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to God's Word of Life Church. Elton was born Feb. 25, 1934, in Boyd. He was a plant superintendent for many years at Trinity Valley Iron and Steel Co. in Fort Worth. He retired from Martin Sprocket and Gear in Dallas. He loved the times spent hunting and fishing with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister. Survivors: Wife of 59 years, Billie Wright; sons, Ricky Wright and wife, Debora, Jackie Wright and wife, Lisa, Larry Wright and wife, Christy; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Nina Henderson and Iva Nell Ray; brother, Robert E. Wright; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Jan. 8, 2015.

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Alva Jean Wright-Davis

January 3, 2023

I will always remember Uncle Elmo, Dad and Grandpa Wright playing dominoes all night long when we would visit Grandma and Grandpa Wright. Alot of memories.

Doris & Bill Carpenter

May 23, 2015

We will always miss him greatly and have you in our hearts.
Doris Ann Bizzell Carpenter

Cheryl Vess

January 9, 2015

Elmo never met a stranger, we were blessed to have him here at the Lake Worth Senior Center playing dominos and bringing smiles to all who knew him. To his family may the comfort and peace of Jesus be with you today and always. He will be missed by all of us.

Wallace Freeman

January 9, 2015

My good friend, domino player - you have made our lives so much fun. Our prayers are with the family.
May you rest in peace.

Brenda McGuire

January 9, 2015

Billy Ray and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you and comfort you! Love and Prayers for you all

January 8, 2015

Billie, so sorry to hear about uncle Elmo!! Our prayers are with you and the family!!! We love you all!!! Love always Cathy Ferguson Luttmer and Wayne!!!

Barbara Anderso

January 8, 2015

So sorry of Billy Ray of you & your children loss I know you will miss Elmo we are praying for you all we love you and you all are in our prayers

Leona McCoy

January 8, 2015

Billie Rae, I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family. I know Elmo is the love of your life and he will be sorely missed, not only by you, but by all that knew and loved him. May God wrap his arms around you and your boys and give you peace and comfort. You are in my prayers, thoughts, and in my heart. Love you all.

Ben & Patricia Vincent

January 8, 2015

Billie & family, Ben and I are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Elmo. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ben & Patricia Vincent

Joyce Marie Drain Stovall

January 8, 2015

Billie Ray, Ricky, Jackie and Larry,
I love you all with all my heart, you are in our prayers, our hearts, and thoughts. Elmo brought much joy and laughter to our life and loved unconditional. May God give you continued strength, peace and comfort in the difficult days ahead. God Bless you cousins.

Alva Wright-Davis

January 8, 2015

I will miss Uncle Elmo playing dominos with my Dad and Grandpa. They used to play until the wee hours of the morning at Grandma and Grandpa Wright's house. Alva Jean Wright-Davis

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