Don Wayne Wright Jr.

Don Wayne (D.W.) Wright, Jr. Don Wayne (D.W.) Wright, Jr. 26, passed away August 14, 2010 in Lorena, Texas in a fatal vehicle accident. He was born June 14, 1984 in Fort Worth, TX to Stacy Leigh Cromer Wright of Cedar Park, TX and Don Wayne Wright of Fort Worth, TX. D.W. attended Lake Worth High School where he was actively involved in FFA and Vocational Agriculture. His love for plants and animals drew him to Tarleton State University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural services and development in 2007. Until recently, he resided in Cedar Park, moving back to his hometown, Fort Worth, in February of this year. At 6 feet, 7 inches tall D.W. was known as a gentle giant. He was always ready with a smile and to entertain with his keen sense of humor. Always in boots and jeans, D.W. was the ultimate outdoor cowboy. He loved fishing, hunting, country dancing, and spending time with his friends and family. Instantly likeable, D.W. was highly adored and will be missed by many, especially by his two 14-year-old cats, Jasper and Ralphy. He is previously deceased by his paternal grandfather, Wayne Wright and maternal grandfather, Theodore F. Cromer II. D.W. is survived by his mother, Stacy Leigh Cromer Wright, his father, Don Wayne Wright and stepmother, Tracy Wright. He is survived by his sisters, Lauren Brooke Wright and Mariah Nicole Beissel; brothers, Elijah Jacob Beissel and Josh Cody Houser. Surviving relatives also include paternal grandmother, Billie Sue Wright, paternal aunt and uncle Carol and A.J. Baskin; maternal aunt Wendy Huska-Jackson and uncle Ted F. Cromer III. In addition he leaves behind fiancé Melissa D. Rezabek and an extended family of friends and relatives. Pallbearers will be Brent Reynolds and Joshua Hill of Cedar Park, TX and Joshua Houser, Cody Lode, Ronnie Gilbert, Michael Roach, Marty Roach and John Roach of Fort Worth, TX. Services will be held at Biggers Funeral Home at 6100 Azle Avenue, Lake Worth, TX 76135 at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 20, 2010. (817-237-3341). Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Bigger's Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, family requests that memorials be sent to the Humane Society of North Texas, 1840 E. Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76103. (817-332-4768 ext: 101) or to D.W.'s Scholarship Fund at Lake Worth ISD, attn: Christy Stinson, 6805 Telephone Road, Lake Worth, TX 76135.