Thelmer Gene Wright, 81, born in OKC March 30, 1930, passed away October 24, 2011. Gene retired from Kerr-McGee after 31 years. He coached little league and American Legion baseball as well as Kerr-McGee softball. He loved his Heavenly Father and family with all his heart. He was faithful to and loved his church family where he served as an elder for many years. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Thelmer Shine and Mary Wright; brother, Billy; and sister, Lou Forewood. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Katherine; son, Terry Wright and Tina; daughter, Cheri Williams and husband Frank; former daughter-in-law, Janice Cranmer; 6 grandchildren, Terry Wright II and wife Stacey, Kelli Williams, Kevin Wright, Danielle Williams-Mills and husband Matt, Lindsey Wright, and Derek Williams; and 7 great-grandchildren, Gavin Wright, Abigail Wright, Kyndal Wright, Trey Wright, Camdyn Williams, Jayden Wright, and Duran Mills. Memorial service will be Wednesday, October 26, 11:00am at Memorial Christian Church.