Laurence Gayle Wright

15th, 2021. He was born in Austin, Texas and preceded in death by his parents Gayle Wright and

Martha Terry, and siblings Jeannie Wright Shindler and Jo Ann Wright Tieken. He is survived by

four children: Thomas Wright and wife Melba; Ronnie Wright and wife Christa; Korbey McNew and

husband Joe; Tracy Wright and wife Amy; twelve grandchildren: Benjamin,

Anthony, Clayton, Tyler, Sarah, Jeffrey, Benjamin, Kayla, Jake, Ashley, Jody Michael, Travis;

ten great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces.

He went to school in Yoakum, Texas, was an Eagle Scout, and loved the outdoors. After finishing high school he joined the Marines. He joined the Marines September 21, 1946, was stationed in San Diego, California, and was honorably discharged September 10, 1948 at the rank of Sergeant. After leaving the

Marines, he attended the University of Texas and met Jo Ann Stancliff. They were married and

Laurence went to work for Xerox in Austin and was the first service technician in South Texas. He

then moved his family to San Antonio, Texas in July of 1964 and retired from Xerox in 1983. Next

they moved to Canyon Lake, Texas and he spent most of his time helping his wife with her

painting. He would make frames, load and unload the trailer, set up displays at art shows, and

anything else he was instructed to do. Then he started moving rocks with his Bobcat, and this

soon became his passion. It was a rare day if he didn't spend time on his Bobcat moving rocks,

taking out trees, adding to the burn pile, and building a rock wall. Also, he loved Laurence

Welk. Every Saturday evening he would make sure he was in front of his TV to watch the band,

dancers, and bubbles. He was always there for anyone, regardless of the circumstances. He was a

Husband, Dad, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and will be missed by everyone and never be

forgotten.

Miss Me...But Let Me Go.