Travis Edsel Wright
March 7, 1931 - May 5, 2020
A celebration of the life of Travis Edsel Wright 89, of Lubbock, Texas will be held Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Sanders Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Deshaun Avery officiating. A webcast of the service will be available at www.sandersfuneralhome.com. Viewing will be held Friday, May 8, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Travis passed away May 5, 2020. He was born March 7, 1931 in Gilmer, Texas. He served in the US Navy for 8 years. He met and married Frances Marie Johnson on January 15, 1968. Travis was employed by Santa Fe Railroad as the first black engineer in the West Texas area. He was a faithful member of First Progressive Baptist Church. He will be remembered for his jokes, stories and his smile. He is preceded in death by his mother Vinez Fort, his stepfather Jeff Fort and one brother Robert Fort. He leaves to cherish his memory: His loving wife of 52 years, Frances Wright; three daughters: Candace (Curtis) Lewis, Carla (Ernest) Cleveland and Constance Wright all of Lubbock, Texas. One adopted son, Victor Wright; 3 brothers: 16 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren: 4 Godchildren: Anquanette Harris, Stephen Sanders, Anissa George and Laurie Harris; and 3 special friends: Nora Garrett, Q Williams and Ernie Sims. A private disposition will be done by Sanders Funeral Home at a later date.
A celebration of the life of Travis Edsel Wright 89, of Lubbock, Texas will be held Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Sanders Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Deshaun Avery officiating. A webcast of the service will be available at www.sandersfuneralhome.com.... View Obituary & Service Information