He was born on October 13, 1930, in Amarillo, TX, to the late Fred and Mattie Wright. He was the youngest of six children and was blessed to have had two wonderful marriages to Louise and Cora, who preceded him in death.
Gene is survived by his two daughters, Robin Alvarado and husband Alex of Colleyville, TX; Camie Ward of Salina, KS; four grandchildren--Tara Singletary and husband Jayson of Hurst, TX; Ryan Alvarado and wife Corinne of Westwood, NJ; Neil Ward and wife Emma of Salina, KS; Chesney Ward of Bentonville, AR; five great grandchildren--Jaxon, Sawyer, Alexander, Jack and Eden.
The family will receive friends and family from 6:00-8:00pm on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Foust and Son Funeral Home in Grapevine, TX.
A memorial service will be held 10:00am on Friday, June 12, 2020 at First United Methodist Church of Colleyville, 1000 Church St. Colleyville, TX 76034
Graveside services will be 1:00pm on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood, TX
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