Howard Irving Wright, 77

HOUSTON, Texas - Howard Irving Wright, 77, of Houston, passed away June 5, 2009. He was born in Milford, Del., the only son of Henry and Thelma Wright who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; and stepsons, Dennis and Brian Van Dyke. Howard graduated from Dover High School in 1949. He attended Virginia Tech on a four year football scholarship and graduated in 1955. He served two years in the U.S. Armed Forces in Germany. Howard worked for Texaco, Inc for 36 years, retiring in 1991, after which he and his wife enjoyed traveling and visited 33 foreign countries. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Champions Golf Club in Houston for 26 years. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, June 11, at Lakeside M.E. Cemetery.