Gene Nathan Wright Obituary
Gene Nathan Wright, born on June 22, 1940, passed away on October 14, 2026. Gene leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Gene leaves behind cherished memories for friends, family, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. Gene’s life was marked by connections and experiences that touched those around him. Though he is no longer with us, the moments shared, the laughter, and the support he offered will continue to resonate. All who knew Gene will carry forward his memory in their hearts.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Wilburn Nathan Wright (Mildred Anthony Wright); siblings: Roma Veuleman, Frances Knott, Sybil Gandy, Rita Roark, and Tony Wright; children: Nathan Wright (Lisa), Leigh Mitchell (Aaron), Shawn Wright, Tia Dickinson (Ron), Kris Wright (MaryAnn), and Kecia McCracken (Glenn); grandchildren: Chris Tarver, Nathan Wright, Bryan Wright, Sydney Eustice, Coy Thompson, Christy Kelly, Wesley Mitchell, Shane Mitchell, Trey Mitchell, Tyler Mitchell, Katie Jeane, Coty Jeane, Kerry Jeane, Shae Dickinson, Kain Dickinson, Jack Dickinson, Sadie Dickinson, Adrianna Izzaguirre, Mason Wright, Thomas Wright, and Olive McCracken; caregivers: Larissa Phillips, Jessica Branam, and Heather Laroux; and a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, former students, former players, dear friends, and staff of Sabine Retirement Center and Allegiance Hospice; other: Payton Dew, Ethan Dew, Mason Dew, Ian Tarver, Jeb Thompson, Elton Savell, and Bugs Veuleman.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Zion Hill Baptist Church (4501 LA-476, Negreet, LA 71460). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 18th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In recognition of his contributions to the university and the sport, he was honored as one of the "Top 100 Demons of the Century" and inducted into the Northwestern State University Hall of Fame.
