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BORN
1924
DIED
2008
Ray Wright Obituary
Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Greenwood Chapel with Dr. Gerald Marsh officiating. Entombment: Greenwood Mausoleum. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Funeral Home.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's research or Happy Hills Farm in Granbury.
Ray was born March 8, 1924, to Garl C. and Winnie Scott Wright in Carlton.
Ray married Margaret Horton on June 2, 1945, in Cleburne. In November 1952, a daughter, Rayla Gayle, was adopted and in November 1956 a son, Mark Lee, came to complete Ray and Margaret's family. In 1964 Ray started R & M Sales Co., retiring 29 years later.
Ray was a longtime member of Wedgwood Baptist, University Baptist and was presently a member of Agape Baptist Church. He was a devoted Sunday school teacher and deacon in earlier years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Herman, Vernon and G.C.; sisters, Winnie, Evelyn, Cleo and Viola; and two infants. Two unfortunate accidents took Ray's son, Mark, and first grandson, Charley Ashton.
Survivors: Wife of 63 years, Margaret; daughter, Rayla and husband, Lonnie Ingram, and grandson, Brandon Ashton, all of Weatherford; and many nieces and nephews.
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Isabel Reyna Duran
August 15, 2008
Dear Mrs. Wright,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of Ray G. Wright. I was his banker many years ago and truly enjoyed his kindness and friendship.
Rick Evans
August 14, 2008
Dear Margaret and Rayla: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wonderful family. I always remember Mr. Wright affirming his greeting with a firm handshake and how are you. He was a wonderful man and a gentleman. His love for God and his family were always evident with all who knew him. He always made you feel special when speaking with him. Anytime I saw him...it was if no time had passed at all. My thoughts and prayers are with you Margaret and Rayla.
Christi Walker
August 13, 2008
Dear Margaret and Rayla,
Just a note to tell you that I am thinking of you during this time. I know what you are going through. Mom and I are still adjusting after Willard passed. Love you,Christi Walker (LeFevre)
Judy, Aaron, and Michael Wade
August 12, 2008
Rayla,
We just want you to know that we will be thinking of you today and the days to follow. We are sorry for the loss of your father.
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Charlene & Jay Snow
August 11, 2008
Margaret,
What good neighbors you and Ray where to Jay and I. You where the first ones I meet in the neighborhood when I married Jay. We love you two as if you where family. We had fun putting up the fence together. Ray and Jay always picked at each other.
You are in our prays.
Linda Tinsley
August 11, 2008
Margaret:
I remember when you and Ray came to see me when I had my brain surgery. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Linda Tinsley (sister to Charlene Snow)
Beverly Blair
August 11, 2008
Rayla,
Just wanted you to know that I was thinking about you. Your family will be in my prayers.
Lisa, Randy, Bryan D, Charlie & Angela Branch
August 11, 2008
Aunt Margaret, Rayla, Lonnie & Brandon
I thank your family for so many happy times and a stable constant in my life. Some of my favorite memories are summers with Mark & Rayla, Aunt Margaret's wonderful dinners, and Uncle Ray's wonderful sense of humor. I loved being in your home and with family. I'll miss you Uncle Ray. I'll always remember the day you took me to the airport and peeked in the little plane. The co-workers that were traveling with me knew that I had someone looking after me.
Anne Hunt Barker
August 11, 2008
Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of Ray. His kind and cheerful presence at UBC for years helped make that a fellowship of love for me and my family.
May God comfort you in grace and peace.
The Koski Family
August 9, 2008
Rayla, Lonnie, and Brandon and of course Nana Wright - we were sad to hear of Ray's passing and know you are comforted by so many happy memories. Our prayers are with you. - Kerry, Patty, Conrad & Cami
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