Thomas Lee Wright, 52, of Okmulgee, passed away, Monday, August 4, 2025, at his home surround by his loving family. He was born on Friday, June 1, 1973, at Ft. McClellan in Anniston, AL. to Darrell and Barbara Ann (Barke) Wright.
On November 13, 2021, Thomas married Debi (Turner) Wright in Nuyaka.
Thomas enjoyed fishing and rebuilding cars, and there wasn’t much he couldn’t fix or create with his hands – he could build just about anything. He enjoyed metal detecting with his grandkids. He loved spending time with his family and friends, and nothing made him happier than cooking out and sharing a meal with the people he cared about. Whether he was riding trails in his sideby- side or just relaxing at home, he found joy in the simple things and the company of those around him.
Throughout his life, he worked in a variety of roles that reflected his strong work ethic and wide-ranging interests. In his younger years, he was a lifeguard at Greenwood Lake and worked at Dairy Queen. He dedicated many years to Covington Aircraft, where he worked from 1996 until his retirement in 2022. He also proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1992 June 1, 1973 – August 4, 2025
to 1996.
He was a proud member of the Okmulgee Elks Lodge and the OHBA.
Thomas will be remembered as a man of his word.
Thomas is preceded in death by is mother, Barbara Ann (Barke) Wright, grandparents, Thomas and Doris Jean Wright and DeWayne and Delores Barke.
He is survived by his wife, Debi Wright, daughters, Heather Thomas and husband Dusty, April Hopkins and husband Eric, Kayla Pembrook and husband Kenny, and Emilee Wright, grandchildren, Kirsten, Tori, Danni, Rowdy, Tuff, Mason, Eli, and Carson, father, Darrell Wright and Kathy, brother, David Wright and Jeanette Sweeden, step-brother, Lee Kimzey and Heather and in-laws, Robert and Brenda Turner, along with many other loving family members and friends.
Visitation for Thomas will be held Friday, August 8, 2025, from 12-6 p.m. at McClendon- Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Nuyaka Baptist Church, with Rev. Nick Garland and Rev. Clint Sinclair officiating. Casket bearers will be Darrell Wright, David Wright, Josh Newton, Tim Harkrider, Donnie Hair, Scott Langley, Mike Hammer and Mark Howard.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mc-Clendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Tommy’s Tribute Page at www.mcclendon-winters. com.
