Jessie Lee Wright

Jessie Lee Wright, 85, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Jessie spent the last 26 years as a beloved resident of Vidor. He served as the devoted Pastor of Caney Creek Church and preached the Gospel for an extraordinary 68 years. A true man of faith, Jessie loved Jesus with all his heart, cherished the Word, and was passionate about sharing it with others. His life was a testament to selflessness, kindness, and unwavering devotion to God and his community.

Jessie also deeply loved his family and enjoyed life’s simpler pleasures—Alabama Crimson Tide football, fishing, hunting, shooting pool, and, above all, preaching the Word of God.

He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Lorene Wright of Vidor, TX; daughter Christen Mack of Buna, TX; sons Paul Noah Wright and wife Cheryl of Buna, TX, and Lewis Shawn Lettrell of Vidor, TX; and sister-in-law Ann Webb of Vidor, TX.

Jessie was a proud grandfather to Nicholas Wright and wife Christy, Cassie Wright, Reagen Foux, Lorie Anthony, and Clayton Harbison, and a cherished great-grandfather to Davin Wright, Mylee Wright, Jonah Wright, Fisher Wright, and Ester Wright.

He was preceded in death by his parents, General Noah and Mattie Wright; daughter Suzanne Harbison; brothers Noah Wright and Benny Joe Wright; sister Wilena Wright Sims; and stepmother Mattie Wright.

Jessie Lee Wright’s legacy of faith, love, and service will continue to live on in the hearts of those he touched.