Roger Leon Wright

October 28, 1946 - January 24, 2021

Roger Leon Wright, 74, a loving husband, father, papaw, brother, and friend passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 in Bedford, Texas. Graveside service will be held on Monday February 1st at 2:00 pm at Laurel Land Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Texas. Memorial: Memorial gifts may be made to your charity of choice. Roger was born in Fort Worth, Texas to Curtis E. Wright and Rilda Mae Cubbison Wright. He graduated from Northside High School (Fort Worth) in 1965, attended Arlington State College (Arlington) while working for Southwestern Bell Telephone. Roger married Shirley Vigne who together had a daughter Nicole Leigh. In 1967 he joined the United States Coast Guard and traveled the world. After four years in the Coast Guard he continued his telephone career at Southwestern Bell Telephone in Fort Worth and retired from Northern Telecom after 20 years. Roger enjoyed attending his grandchildren's various school and sport activities, gardening and working on computers. Special thanks to Texas Health Resource HEB ICU staff and Davita Dialysis Center for the loving care given Roger during his stay. Roger was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Eugene Wright. Survivors: Wife of 54 years, Shirley; daughter, Nicole (Trey) Anderson and grandchildren, Paul, Emily and Ryan. Sister Carolyn (Bill) Nelon; brohers Ronald (Rae Ann) and Larry; and many nieces and nephews.