Supt. Vernon Lee Wright Sr.

June 23, 1944 - December 2, 2017

The Life Journey of Supt. Vernon Lee Wright Sr. His Beginning: Vernon was born June 23, 1944 to the parentage of the late Napolean and Erma Wright in Greenville, Texas. His Education: Vernon graduated from Greenville High School, attended Jarvis Christan College in Hawkins, Texas and Tarrant County Community College. His Church: Vernon served as the Elder of Emanuel Temple COGIC and Temple Memorial COGIC. He served as the Superintendent of Security Training for the Northeast District of Churches. Vernon was the first recipient of the Dallas Mid-cities District 2017 Legacy Award. His Occupation: Vernon worked at Southland Corporation, as a detective with Cockrell Hill Police Department, a lieutenant at the Hunt County Sheriffs Department, a detective with Westover Village Police Department, Police Chief at Blue Mound Police Department, he taught at the Grapevine Police Academy and retired from the Grapevine Police Department. His Military Life: Vernon was drafted by the United States Armed Forces in 1967. He served his country in the Vietnam War where he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal with one star, Vietnamese Campaign Medal, Combat Action Ribbon and a Purple Heart. His Legacy: Preceding Vernon in death was his son, father, mother, and sister His Demise: Vernon completed his earth journey to answer the Master's call from labor on Sunday December 2, 2017. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife Frances L. Wright, Children Verna Carlisle(Fred), Vernon Wright Jr(Susan), stepchildren Christina Hamilton, Chris Hamilton Jr., Grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. A very special thanks to Jerome "Brother" Teague and the entire staff at the Veteran's Community Living Center