He was the son of the late John Willis Wright and Hattie Grace Long Alloway Wright. Bobby was a member of the IBEW #175 in Chattanooga, TN and was an electrician for over 60 years. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Kingston, TN and served as a Deacon at Calvary Memorial Baptist Church in Ringgold, GA. Bobby loved to ride his motorcycle and enjoyed his antique car, both brought joy and many memories to him.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Maryann Murr-Wright; son, Bobby “Butch” Wright and his daughter, Theresa Clark-Wright.
Survivors include his son, Tim Wright; step-daughter, Jennifer Murr; sister, Lorene Scoggins; several grandchildren, two great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a very special family friend, Linda Shore.
Funeral services will held at 11 AM Friday, March 18, 2022, in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jim Rushing officiating. Interment will follow in Plowman Cemetery in Apison, TN.
Please visit www.chattanoogavalleyviewchapel.com to share your thoughts and memories of Bobby.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 PM Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
