Submitted by
Ken Gates

Dee Allen Wright
February 6, 1939 - September 22, 2007

     Dee Allen Wright, 68 of Riesel, passed away Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007 at his residence.

     Funeral services will be 2PM Tuesday, September 25th at Pecan Grove Funeral Chapel with Chaplain Curtis Holland and Rev. Toni Kracke officiating.

     Burial will follow at Riesel Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 PM Monday at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco, Texas.  Online Family Register Book at www.pecangrovefuneral.com

     Dee Allen was born February 6, 1939 in Corpus Christi to Dee and Elma (Jones) Wright. He grew up in Chilton and graduated from Chilton High School. He received a B.A. Degree in Science from the University of Texas in Arlington in 1961. He also served in the Army National Guard. Dee Allen worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Riesel and Temple for thirty-five years, retiring in 1995. He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ. Dee Allen's passion was woodworking and enjoyed playing dominoes. He loved his family dearly and was a friend to everyone.

     He was preceded in death by his parents.

     Survivors include wife of 41 years, Patricia Ann Wright of Riesel; daughters, Alishia Wright of Riesel and Marcia Mayfield and husband, Brigham of Waco; grandchildren, DarryanLee Wright, Nick Mayfield, and Gayle Mayfield.

     Pallbearers will be Brigham Mayfield, Nick Mayfield, Jack Allen, Creston Voges, Boyd Voges, and Alan Gariepy.