David Leon Wright

November 13, 1944 - January 12, 2018

David Leon Wright, 73, of Orange passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018 at his residence.

David was born on November 13, 1944 in Nacogdoches, Texas to parents Ruby Louise (Wages) and Bernard Ollie Wright. He worked at L'auberge Casino for many years and he was member of West Orange Church of Christ. He was an avid reader, enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, and watching game shows and wrestling. David was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be dearly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Joe and Billy Wright.

David is survived by his wife, Pam (McCrary) Wright of Orange, TX; sons, Timothy Wright  and his wife, Megan of Abingdon, MD, Jonathon Wright of Orange, TX; daughters, Elizabeth Landry and her husband, Robert of Bridge City, TX, Deborah Michel and her husband, Jeremy of Karnack, TX; grandchildren, Michael Wright, Keanu Lane, Sam Lane and Tristen Wright. He is also survived by his brothers, Jerry Wright and wife, Maureen of Lumberton, Bobby Wright of Port Arthur, Larry Wright of Houston; sisters, Mary Quibideaux of Port Arthur, Ruby Ayala of Houston and numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 from 5 PM until 8 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. A 2 PM funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at the funeral home, Paul Masters officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.