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WRIGHT -- Bobby Dean Wright, born in Healdton, OK, to Dolph and Lessie Wright on February 22, 1937, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 24, 2011. Bobby is survived by Frances, his wife of 42 years; and his three daughters, Janet Robertson and husband, Lawrence of Albuquerque; Amy Boyce and husband, Kevan of Phoenix, AZ; and Krista Griffin and husband, Brett of Springtown, TX. His seven grandchildren were the joy of his life: Ella (seven), Scott (five), Aubrey (five), Collin (three), Hannah (one), Kara (ten months) and Logan (four months). He is also survived by his sister, Betty Jo Allison and husband, David of Elmore City, OK; brother, Jerry Wright and wife, Sue of Blanchard, OK; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his siblings, O'Hara (Pete) Wright, Frances Maness and Billy Wright. Bobby received a Bachelor of Science in Education from East Central University in Ada, OK, in 1961 and a Master of Teaching from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, OK. He taught school in Pauls Valley and Wilson, OK, and Alamogordo, NM, where he was chairman of the mathematics department at Chaparral Junior High School. He retired from Unisys having worked in St. Paul, MN, King of Prussia, PA, El Paso, TX, Austin, TX, Albuquerque, NM, and Sierra Vista, AZ. Memorial Services will be held on Monday, February 28, 2011, 10:00 a.m., at French ~ Wyoming Chapel with Rev. Warren Griffin of Bisbee, AZ, officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bobby's memory to your favorite charity. Please visit our online guestbook for Bobby at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sun February 27, 2011