OSCAR WRIGHT
December 28, 1938 ~ October 30, 2022
Oscar Will Wright, affectionally known as Simpson, O. W. and Dub was born on December 28,1938 to Sam Wright and Myrtle Sanders Wright, in Lubbock, Texas.
As a young child Oscar excepted Christ at Bethel A.M.E. in Lubbock, Texas. Later, he joined and was baptized at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, in San Antonio under the Leadership of Pastor, Jeffrey A. Garner. Oscar taught Sunday School and was ordained as a deacon on January 29, 2006.
Oscar graduated from Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School in Lubbock, Texas in 1957 earning a music scholarship to Langston University in Oklahoma. His choice of instrument was the trumpet. While attending Langston, he was a proud member of the marching band. Oscar was the Hi-Y President, Band President of the Orchestra, and pledged Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. In 1962 he graduated from Langston University with a Bachelor of Science in Education.
Oscar moved to San Antonio and began his teaching career. He taught 32 years in the San Antonio Independent School District; two years at Storm Elementary and thirty years at David G. Burnet Elementary School. Oscar’s focus in teaching was to ensure that his students had a solid foundation to succeed in life. Oscar was recognized in the Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. During the summer months he worked as a counselor with Project F.R.E.E which was a summer youth employment training program. Oscar retired December 19, 1997.
Oscar united in matrimony to Linda Marie Bomar on June 17,1978.
He is preceded in death by his parents and three sisters: Naomi Maden, Minnie Travenia and Carrie Russell.
Oscar leaves to cherish his memories; a loving wife, Linda of forty-four years, sons Oscar L. Wright (Gloria), Odessa, Texas; Vincent Wright, San Antonio, Texas; daughters Sharnee Horton (Percy), Denver City, Texas; Alisa Forman, North Richland Hills, Texas; one sister, Ruth Howard, Lubbock, Texas; one brother, Biff Wright, (Cynthia), El Paso, Texas; nine grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
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Interment following service: November 5, 2022 12:00 am - August 26, 2025 2:31 pm
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Condolences to the Wright Family. O.W. and I attended both Dunbar and Langston together. We played in the band and orchestra in both high school and college.
For many years, moving to different homes in various neighborhoods, it seemed like I was unlucky in finding good neighbors. However, when my wife and I landed next door to Oscar and Linda, we hit the jackpot. The more I talked with them, the more impressed I was with them both. Oscar was the epitome of gentility and kindness, a real and thorough gentleman. In all the conversations we had I never heard him say an unkind word about anyone. That is an extremely rare trait nowadays. I will miss his kindness and wise council. God speed his soul to Heaven.
Linda, Uncle Dub, is with our heavenly father in his renewed body praising and shouting. We’ll all miss seeing him. May the Lord continue to bless your family because he’s only a thought away.
Linda we are so sorry for your loss. Oscar was a kind loving man and I know he will be sorely missed. Nobody could throw a Super Bowl party like y’all! We pray for the peace of God to rest on you now and we pray that all your memories of Oscar bring you nothing but joy.
Terri (North/Gills) and Burnell White Jr.
May God comfort you all during the sadness you feel losing your Father and love one. Uncle OW was always kind and full of joy every time I saw him. Vance and Sharnee your dad is with his creator and smiling down on you all. You will see him again in a perfect place with no sin. My prayers are with you and I love y’all very much
Oh my god!!! I’m almost lost for words. I recently found out of your passing and I’m just devastated, mainly because I wish I would/could of tried to reach out a whole lot sooner. “Mr Wright” simply put was not just my 5th grade teacher(Best I ever had) @Burnet, he was my inspiration as well as mentor in my young life as well as many others. He taught practically my whole family at some point, which is amazing in itself. We were never treated like: “project kids” though we were, He still treated us as young human beings wanting to learn. Although strict, yet firm and just. I will never ever forget the presence in my life. Their will NEVER be another like you. Forever Rest In Paradise ðŸ™ðŸ¾ðŸ™ðŸ¾ðŸ™ðŸ¾
Your best student ever, Adam W. Wheeler.