Ralph Fleming Wright was born in Rosebud, Texas on October 2, 1933. Ralph was the only child of Wendell and Mary Wright, A quiet child, Ralph excelled in academics. During his time at Rosebud high school, he was a pitcher on the baseball team, and Vice-president of both the Spanish club and the Panther band. He was also part of the district-winning one act play 2, and was voted best actor. He graduated as the top male student in his class, and went on to attend Southwest Texas Teachers College, where he majored in English. After he graduated, he joined the armed forces, returning afterwards to finish his Master’s degree.
He moved to Copperas Cove, Texas, and began teaching. Throughout his career he worked as a teacher, principal, and administrator. Ralph was a reserved, but well-loved member of the community. His gentle, patient nature made it easy for people to come to him for guidance or advice. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, where he would often flaunt his encyclopedic knowledge of scripture and Bible facts. While he commanded a formidable silence, his inserts always brought insight, and left his listeners with something to think about.
Ralph is preceded in death by his parents and son, Melvin Wright.
He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia. His Son, Stephen Wright-Solomon, Bonus Children: Bill Green, Kenny Green, and Kimberly Green, and his Beloved Granddaughters, Megan Green-Powell and Madison Harris.
Nothing written could ever seem deep enough to convey just how kind and intentional Ralph was.
He was so special and will be dearly missed.
