Robert Charles “Shorty” Wright was born on June 27th, 1929 in Silsbee, TX. He attended French High School in Beaumont, TX and proudly served in the United States Army – 82nd Airborne. Shorty married the love his life, Patsy Ruth, on June 24th, 1955. Together, they raised 3 wonderful children; Stanley, Keith, and Charla. Shorty loved to bowl and loved to cut a rug on the dance floor. He was an avid golfer, too. He worked almost his entire career for Dresser SWACO, where he retired after 35 years. After retirement, he and his beautiful wife, Patsy Ruth, traveled all over the US in their motor home for 8 ½ years, making many memories & friends along the way. After traveling, Shorty & Patsy Ruth settled back in Beaumont, TX. There, he was a proud member of the Elks Lodge 311. Shorty never met a stranger and loved to be around his family and friends, and was always the life of the party. The stories and memories he has passed on to his grandchildren, family, and friends will continue to carry his memory and heart throughout the lives of those he loved & cared for.
Shorty was preceded in death by his father Benjamin Wright and his mother Lola Wright; Children: Stanley Greene, Keith Greene, and Charla Hackett; Brothers: Douglas Wright and wife Esther, Bill Wright and wife Perry, and Earl Wright; Sister: Mozelle Bailey and husband David.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Patsy Ruth (Barton) Wright; Grandchildren: Amy Fuqua and husband Steve, and children, Sam and Gwen; Brandy Welch; Eric McCorkle and wife Suzanne, and children Eric, Jr. and Sarah; Michael Castaneda and wife Alanna, and children Taci, Victoria, Anya, AnnMarie, and Nicolas; Courtney Freilich and husband Shaun, and children Greenely and Trinity; Angie Blackwell and husband Josh, and children Logan and Laini; BreeAna Greene; Son-In-Law: William “Bubba” Hackett, Jr.; Daughter-In-Law: Tela Greene; Brother: Jack Wright and wife Shirley; Sister-In-Law: Jane Wright. Shorty is also survived by a number of nephews, nieces, family and friends who will all miss him dearly.
A celebration of life memorial service for Robert will be held Tuesday, December 28, 2021. The viewing will begin at 2:00pm and the funeral will follow at 3:00 PM at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 4955 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77703.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestlawnmpfh.com for the Wright family.
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