Wayne O'Neil

Wright

Lieutenant Wayne O'Neil Wright, age 72, of Waco passed away on Friday, November 13, 2026, at a local healthcare facility. Born on May 22, 1954, in Atlanta, Georgia, he was the son of the late Robert Tarpley Wright and Mary Josephine Dunnagan Wright.

Wayne dedicated 32 years of his life to serving others through the Clayton County Fire Department, where he faithfully served as a firefighter and paramedic, attaining the rank of Lieutenant. Throughout his career, he demonstrated a steadfast commitment to protecting and caring for those in his community.

Above all, Wayne was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He shared 44 wonderful years of marriage with his loving wife, Cathy Lynn House Wright. His family was an important part of his life, and he leaves behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 44 years, Cathy Lynn House Wright; daughter and son-in-law, Christina and Brad Kerr; granddaughter, Abigail Kerr; brother and sister-in-law, Mickey and Carol Wright; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dennis House and Jeanene.

The family will receive friends at Hightower Funeral Home on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM from the Chapel of Hightower Funeral Home, with Reverend Chris Connell and Elder Max Kimball officiating. Caleb House, Scott McGuire, Russell Norton, Michael Wright, Sam Swerthagaer, Bryan Hudson, John Hall, and Brad Kerr will serve as pallbearers. 

Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.