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Col Thelton “Sonny” Wright

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Col Thelton “Sonny” Wright Veteran

Birth
Waurika, Jefferson County, Oklahoma, USA
Death
5 Nov 1983 (aged 62)
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA
Burial
Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section V Site 1445
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The Daily Oklahoman - November 8, 1983


Thelton (Sonny), died Nov. 5, 1983 in Albuquerque NM, born Nov. 18, 1920 in Waurika OK. Graduated from Waurika High School in 1939, and from Okla. University, played on the OU football team 1940-42. Worked for Squibb Pharmaceutical Company. Was a retired Colonel in the U.S. Marines. Survived by 1 daughter, Crystal Wright of Denver CO; 2 sisters, Lottie Parks of Wichita Falls TX, Audrey Dunlap of Comanche OK. Preceded in death by his son, Craig. Rosary 8 pm Tuesday evening, and funeral services with full military honors Wednesday, 10 am, at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, Albuquerque. Burial in Santa Fe NM National Cemetery.


The Daily Oklahoman - November 8, 1983


Thelton (Sonny), died Nov. 5, 1983 in Albuquerque NM, born Nov. 18, 1920 in Waurika OK. Graduated from Waurika High School in 1939, and from Okla. University, played on the OU football team 1940-42. Worked for Squibb Pharmaceutical Company. Was a retired Colonel in the U.S. Marines. Survived by 1 daughter, Crystal Wright of Denver CO; 2 sisters, Lottie Parks of Wichita Falls TX, Audrey Dunlap of Comanche OK. Preceded in death by his son, Craig. Rosary 8 pm Tuesday evening, and funeral services with full military honors Wednesday, 10 am, at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, Albuquerque. Burial in Santa Fe NM National Cemetery.



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