Charles graduated from Sulphur High School in 1958 and earned his Masters plus 30 in Education from McNeese State University. He proudly served his country in The United States Army as a Company Commander and served in the National Guard after leaving full time service in the Army. His career in education began in Sulphur and he later moved to Beauregard and Vernon Parishes where he taught math and science. He was a Guidance Counselor for Lamar - Salter Technical College in Leesville retiring after 20 years. Charles officiated high school basketball for over 20 years. He founded Chapter M of the GWRRA in DeRidder. He also served as the Assistant State Director and State Director for the Louisiana GWRRA. Charles enjoyed calf roping and team roping and served on the Board of Directors for the DeRidder Riding Club. He was an avid golfer and spent many of his retirement years at Frasch Golf Course. He enjoyed traveling with his wife across the United States, spending time with family and especially spoiling his grandchildren.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 57 years, Doris Patrick Wright; two sons, Brian Wright and his wife Marlo of Lafayette, and Craig Wright and his wife Tammy of Moss Bluff; five grandchildren, Austen Wright and his wife, Mallory of Moss Bluff, Kaylee Wright of Moss Bluff, Jordan, Addison and Avery Wright all of Lafayette; two brothers, Carl Wright and wife Ramelle of Rocky Face, GA, and Ronnie Wright and wife Mary Jane of Natchitoches. He was preceded in death by his parents, James "J.B." and Rubylie Wright.
His Funeral service will be at 11am Saturday, October 6, 2018 in Hixson- Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home, 2051 E. Napoleon Street, Sulphur. Pastor Michael Linton will officiate. Burial will follow at Mimosa Pines Cemetery North in Sulphur. Visitation will be held in the funeral home, 4 - 8pm, Friday and resume 9 - 11am Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or a charity of your choice. Memories an words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.
