Raymond D. Wright was born Nov. 10, 1940, in Wanette to Clarence Melton and Lillian Catherine (Kimery) Wright.   

He passed away Friday, May 10, 2019, at his home in Watonga, at the age of 78.

Raymond graduated from Geary High School.

He served in the U.S. National Guard three years and served one year of active duty in the U.S. Army.

He married Greta Edsall June 8, 1963, at the First United Methodist Church in Watonga.

He owned and operated Wright Auto Sales in Watonga and later worked for Dobrinski Chevrolet in Kingfisher for a total of over 50 years.

Raymond was a member of the Lions Club, Roundup Club, president of Jaycees and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Watonga.

Survivors include his wife of the home; his children, Randy Wright and wife Jennifer of Guthrie and Kerri Coffey and husband Shane of Bixby; five grandchildren; siblings G.L. Wright and wife Pat of Geary, Jerry Wright and wife Judy of El Reno, Tommy Wright and wife Mary Kay of Geary, Bobby Wright and wife Matta of Weatherford, Patricia Thompson and husband Billy of Long-dale, and Linda Payne and husband Alan of Lake City, Colo.; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Cathy Thomas, and brothers Sonny Wright and Donald Wright.

A celebration of life service was Tuesday, May 14, at First United Methodist Church in Watonga with Rev. Christie Germany officiating.

Services were under the direction of Turner Funeral Home, Geary.