John "bobby" Wright

KINGSPORT - John “Bobby” Wright, 70, of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017, at his home. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his son, Dwight, Gentry; parents, John and Mildred Wright; aunt and uncle who raised him, Charles and Erma Statzer; and his brother, Jack Wright. Bobby is survived by his wife, Clara Lee Wright; three daughters, Tina, Deanna, and Elizabeth; three sons, Bobby and wife, Monica, David and wife, Courtney, and Michael; special grandson, Bubba; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mavis Kitzmiller, Ruth Overbey, Betty Wallace, and Henrietta Crigger; special sister-in-law, Rose Zella Wright; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7:00 p.m.