Mr. Roy Dean Wright

Roy Dean Wright was born on April 6, 1943 in Henderson, Texas and he passed away on November 23, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. Roy was devoted to his family and his career of over 40 years as a State Farm Insurance Agent. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from North Texas State University (NTSU) in 1963 majoring in Biology and minoring in Education. While at NTSU, he was inducted into Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and married the love of his life ~ Cora Green Wright ~ on December 26, 1964. From that union they produced two beautiful daughters ~ Rebecca Lynn Wright and Corene Lynnette Wright. He is proceeded in death by his parents- Harlee Doc Wright & Murdie Wright, his twin sister Alyene Wright, his oldest sibling Bro. Mac Hillary Wright, and his second oldest brother Harlee Augustus (Gus) Wright. Roy leaves to cherish his precious memories his beloved wife of 56 years, Cora Green Wright. His children Rebecca Lynn Wright and Corene Lynnette Wright. His granddaughter Lauryn Cora Jean (Corene’s daughter). His youngest brother Samuel Wright (Susan). His brother-in-law Charles Green (Lillian); his sister-in-law Marva Joe (Lucious-deceased); Ora Nancy Wilson (Charles-deceased); and godparents to his daughters Dr. Joetta Newman (Dr. Willie Newman-deceased). He also leaves a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends to keep his remembrance.

Visitation will be held on December 18, 2020 from 4:00pm-8:00pm at Laurel Land Funeral Home, 6300 South R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX. Graveside Service will be held on December 19, 2020 at 2:00pm at Laurel Land Memorial Park. The address is the same as above.