Ralph was born on August 29, 1952 in Dallas, Texas to the parents of James and Iris Wright. He attended Dallas Independent School District.

Later in life he met and married Ora, whom stayed by his side through the end. He worked numerous of years doing warehouse jobs. If you knew Ralph you knew that he loved his mother more than anything in the world. He also adored his grandchildren. Ralph was a joy to be around.

He was preceded in death by his father James Wright and sister Wanda Kay Wright.

Ralph leaves behind to cherish his memories his mother Iris Wright (Alfred); wife Ora; (4) children: Troy Johnson (Sandra), Sirverik Gossett, Dianthe Gainus (Larry) and Sirvoker Gossett; (3) sisters: Fannie Nell Wright, Thelma Wright and Brenda Friends (Eddie); (4) brothers: Larry Wright, Kenneth Wright, Melvin Wright and Tony Wright; (9) grandchildren along with serval great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.