Mr Bobby Ray Wright Sr.'s Obituary
Bobby Ray Wright, 87, of Hemphill, Texas passed away on October 16, 2023, after a long, successful life.
He was born March 22, 1936, in Wink, Texas to Sudie Frances and George Washington Wright. His mother was almost 50 years old when Bobby was born. His father was Chief of Police in their hometown.
On February 28, 1955, he married Elizabeth Jane, with whom he had two children, Rebecca and Bobby Jr. He worked at Rohm & Haas Chemical Plant in Deer Park, Texas for 22 years. Bobby and Jane moved from Houston, Texas to Hemphill, Texas in 1981, where he worked at Sabine County Hospital for 25 years.
Family meant everything to Bobby. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Fishing became a staple during family gatherings and weekend visits. He was also an adventure seeker who loved to travel. Making knives was a hobby he became passionate about in his spare time.
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Geoge and Sudie Wright, sisters Annie Strickland and Marie Page, brothers Herman, Lloyd, Frankie, Cecil Wright, son Bobby Wright Jr., and grandson Christopher Ray Howard Sr.
Bobby was survived by his wife Elizabeth Jane Wright, daughter Rebecca Wright Howard, grandsons Jason Howard and wife Janet, and Jeremy Weigand and wife Leta, great grandchildren Austin Howard, Madison McComb, Christopher Howard Jr., Aidan Howard, Sandy Howard, Zoey Howard, and Chandler Weigand.
The funeral services will be held on October 26, 2023, at San Jacinto Memorial located at 14659 East Freeway, Houston, Texas 77015. The viewing will begin at 9:00am, the funeral at 10:00am with the graveside service beginning at 11:30am.
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