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Tommy Wright Obituary
Sterling City
Tommy Lee Wright, of Sterling City, died peacefully in his sleep at his home on June 5, 2017.
Tommy was born in Fort Worth on Oct. 10, 1926. At 17, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served on a battleship in the Pacific Theater. In 1956, he joined the Fort Worth Police Department and retired as a detective after 25 years on the force. He then moved his family to Sterling City, where he served as sheriff and owner of Hitchin' Post Grocery. He enjoyed ranching, trapping and hunting.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Wyatt and Lee Ella Brand Wright and his brother, Eugene Lynn Wright.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Eva Lu Wheeler Wright; and their five children, daughter, Lori Cooper of Fort Worth and her three children, Dax, Chaney and Gage; son Tommy Wright and wife Amy of Sterling City and their children, Kersti and husband Taylor Davis and Kobi; son Timmy Wright of Junction and wife Blenda and their children, Tayler and Trever; daughter Tami and husband Joe Russell and their daughter, Katherine; and daughter Jimi Wright of Sterling City and her son, Holden. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Ruby Wright, of Seabrook and numerous other family members and friends.
Visitation is from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, at Ross Funeral Home. Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 8, at Church of Christ in Sterling City.
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Mary (Frausto) Ruiz
December 19, 2024
Tommy was a very good friend to the Frausto and Ruiz families of Ft worth TX. So inspired by him, I became a Deputy Sheriff with Tarrant County as well as a graduate of Criminal Justice and Bilingual Ed. He was a great Detective and helped in our dire moments of need. My brother, John Lee Frausto, passed but honored Tommy by using Tommy's middle name in his obit. I missed seeing Tommy when stopping in Silver City , MY loss. Forever in our minds and hearts . Condolences to his entire family.
David Myrick
June 11, 2017
So sorry for your loss. He was a good man
Judy Brock Laxson
June 8, 2017
Gone but never forgotten.
Ann Patton
June 8, 2017
Timmy, I'm so sorry about your dad. It's so hard to loose a parent. May God give you strength and peace. Love you and your precious family.
Dale & Sandy Sheets
June 7, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wright Family. Tommy was always a friend when you needed one.
Beth
June 7, 2017
He did go through with that wedding. All of Priss 's nieces wore yellow dresses I have the picture. He also stayed around for cake at the 50th anniversary party. Lots of bargaining for their store. He could always come in with a surprise. A true outdoorsman. He loved nature and (that)
Truck. Love sent to all the family.
Beth McCalla Lackey
Russell & Betty Coleman
June 7, 2017
Russell Coleman and family are praying for peace in each and everyone of BIG Tommy's family. All of you are like family to us and wish we could be with you. Our arms are around you all and pray for your strength during this time. We all can celebrate a mans life who loved cared and served this county, and we were all a witness.
Randy and Sherry Schmedt
June 7, 2017
Randy and I were so saddened when we heard of Tommys passing, Randy thought so much of Tommy they had great talks together! Sending love thoughts and prayers during this difficult time , love Always Randy and Sherry Schmedt
June 7, 2017
We are sorry for your loss. Condolences for the family. You are in our prayers for strength and God's eternal blessings.
Ritchie and Donnie Hinderliter.
Jim Wade
June 7, 2017
One of the best detectives I worked with.
Courtney justice
June 7, 2017
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy Brock Laxson
June 7, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. Tommy was always such a character and never at a loss for words. John Brock thought the world of him. Anyone who knew Tommy has lost a good friend. He was always there to help if he could. He was everyone's best friend. He will continue to take care of family and friends from heaven. We are going to miss you here on earth. I would be there Thursday but I am out of town.
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