Howard Ellis Wright passed away Monday April 28, 2014 in Lubbock. He was born August 20, 1941 in Lamesa TX to Ellis E. and Loma Wright. He graduated from Lamesa High School in May of 1959 and went on to earn degrees from Texas Tech University and Texas Wesleyan University. His two careers, one an Automobile Dealer and the other serving with the Texas Public School System, served him well during many years as an active businessman.
Howard is survived by his beloved wife, Dian Tefft Wright; daughter Jenny Wright Briones of Tulia TX; son Adam Conner Wright of Rolette, North Dakota; a daughter-in-law and son-in-law; 12 grandchildren.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 30, 2014 from 5 to 7 pm in Resthaven Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday May 1 at 2:00 pm in 1st United Methodist Church, Lubbock, followed by burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Adopt A Backpack, c/o Bill Gravitt Jr. High, 419 Mustang Ave., Denver City, TX 79323 or to Cancer Research Institute, One Exchange Plaza, 55 Broadway Suite 1802, New York, NY 10006, 1-800-992-2623. Condolences may be offered at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com
Arrangements under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home & Cemetery, Lubbock, TX.
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