Jerry Wright Obituary

Jerry Wayne Wright, 78, of Lumberton, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025. He was born on September 10, 1946, in Tacoma, Washington, to Ruby Louise Wages Wright and Bernard Ollie Wright. He was a proud United States Air Force veteran.
Jerry Wright lived a life rich in love, faith, and curiosity. He served his country in the Air Force during the Vietnam era, stationed on Okinawa, Japan. That sense of duty and perseverance carried him through 35 years working at the Texaco refinery and later through cancer and multiple heart surgeries with a resilience that inspired everyone around him.
Jerry was a man who loved to learn. When he wanted to tackle something new-computers, hunting, field dressing, remodeling, car repair, or woodworking-he simply found books and taught himself. He was a devoted student of the Bible, writing lesson plans and sermons that he shared with his church family. An amateur poet, he delighted in words, whether crafting his own verses or discussing the motivations and arcs of characters from his favorite books, from The Lord of the Rings to Harry Potter.
Nothing mattered more to him than family. Jerry and Maureen were married for 52½ years and raised three children, later becoming doting grandparents to ten grandchildren who happily dubbed him "Super Pawpaw." We often joked about how stingy he was with the packets of school photos he bought every year-he wanted them all to himself even though they were multiples of the same pose. He loved to take his children camping, fishing, and to the beach; with his grandchildren he went hiking and explored parks. Though he enjoyed vacations and being out in nature, he always preferred coming home to Maureen; if he stayed away too long, he would "turn into a pumpkin." He was never far from her side and could not be away for long.
Jerry tended his garden and lawn with pride and peace, finding beauty in quiet tasks. Despite his serious and reserved demeanor, he made sure others knew he cared, and he could be wonderfully silly and lighthearted with his loved ones. He didn't know how to eat an ice cream cone without making a mess until Maureen showed him; after that, he delighted in sharing treats with the grandchildren who climbed all over his lap. He was fiercely protective of his family and generous to extended family and friends, always offering financial help or a place to stay when needed.
Faith, family, and fun were woven through every part of Jerry's life. He loved dominos-especially the game 42, as a fierce competitor and exceptional player, he could "go low" with the best of them-and he enjoyed crossword puzzles and sudoku. He watched Bob Ross paint landscapes, smiled at Hallmark movies and Disney classics, and laughed at Veggie Tales. He loved nature documentaries like Nova and Planet Earth. Crime shows-NCIS, Blue Bloods, Major Crimes, Longmire, Jesse Stone, and Jeremy Brett's Sherlock Holmes-fascinated him. He had a special place in his heart for fishing, and he shared many mornings casting lines with his kids.
Jerry's house was filled with music. He would set Bobby, the youngest, on the couch to bounce and let Aaron and Stacy dance around the living room while he played his records. He affectionately referred to his three children as "Butch and the Butchettes." Southern rock like Creedence Clearwater Revival, Led Zeppelin, ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young mingled with classic country from George Jones, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Kris Kristofferson, the Highwaymen, the Charlie Daniels Band, George Strait, Anne Murray, and Crystal Gayle. He had a large vinyl collection and was equally happy to fill the house with music on loud speakers or on his headphones, lost in a world of sound.
Through every season, Jerry's love of God guided him. He studied scripture, taught others, and wrote down his reflections. He was hardworking, resilient, and generous. He could be tough and tender, disciplined and playful. His legacy lives on in his family's laughter, in the sermons and poems he wrote, in the gardens he grew, and in the music that played in the background of countless memories. We will always remember his strength, his warmth, his unwavering devotion to Maureen and the family they built, and the way his face lit up when surrounded by his children and grandchildren. May his life and love continue to inspire us, and may he rest in peace, forever our "Super Pawpaw."
Survivors include his loving wife, Maureen Wright, of Lumberton; children, Aaron Wright and his wife, Nikki, of Orange; Stacy Ramirez and her husband, Jason, of Spring; and Bobby Wright and his wife, Genevieve, of Sandy, Utah; grandchildren, Edward Rucks, Dherin Wright, Lani Daniels, Layne Wright and his wife, Charli; Ryan Ezquivel, Kaylin Ramirez, Brandon Ramirez,, Lauryn Ramirez, Meagan Ramirez, Brenna Wright, Ian Wright, Rowan Wright, and Willow Wright; great-grandchild, Carter Rucks; siblings, Bobby Joe Wright, Larry Wright, Ruby Wright Ayala; and numerous extended family and friends, and church family through the years. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, David Wright, Billy Joe Wright and Bernard Wright, Jr.; and sister, Mary Quibodeaux.
A memorial service for Mr. Wright will begin 5:30 p.m., with a gathering of family and friends to follow until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Broussard's, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee, His cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard's Crematorium, Beaumont.