Billy Wayne Wright

Billy Wayne Wright

Billy Wayne Wright, 75, of Tacoma, passed away on June 18, 2015. He was born on July 21, 1939 to Millard and Doris (Lofton) Wright in Newellton, Louisiana.

A US Marine, he moved to the NW and worked for Farmer’s Dairy building grain feeders. He also assisted his wife, Patricia in owning and operating an in-home childcare; Huggy Bears Day Care in Algona, WA. He continued to operate the daycare even after the passing of his wife. He loved all sports and dad loved anything consisting of being outdoors, the wildlife, and long Sunday drives with his girls, including mom. A model to his children he was married to his wife Patricia from 1959 until her passing in 1992.

He is survived by his daughters, Rhonda (Rocky) Mossett, Felicia (Daniel) Holman, Shelly (Dale) Greenhaw and Laura (Jim) Hamann; grandchildren, Stephanie, Jason, Sarah, Daniel, Joshua, Michelle, Amanda and Michael; great grandchildren, Landon, Kiera, Linzy, Patricia, TJ, Aliandro, Andrea, Lil Bit, Ciara, Jacob, Joseph, Bailey and Elliot.

There will be a private inurnment at Powers Woodlawn Abbey.