Leland Casper Houston Wright

Leland ‘Casper’ Wright, age 70 of Tazewell TN, was born March 17, 1946 and passed away on April 28, 2016 at Claiborne Medical Center. Leland loved motorcycles both to ride and repair. He was an expert welder with an associate’s degree in metallurgy. Leland also drove a truck for many years. He was a proud member of Chittum Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Leland was preceded in death by his father Houston Wright and mother Lucretia Tatro Wright. His brother Jimmy Earl Wright. His daughter Kelly Lynn Wright.

He is survived by his wife: Linda Wright.

Daughters: Barbara Wright and Michelle Wright.

Son: John Stuart.

Sister: Idalee Wheaton.

And a host of other family and friends.

The family will receive friends Monday May 2, 2016 from 12 PM until 2PM at Coffey Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 2 PM in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Drummonds Cemetery.

Minister: Rev. Jakie Cunningham

Singers: Chittum Chapel Singers

Pallbearers: Nephews and Family; Austin Williams, John Cunliffe, Mark Cunliffe, Tom Edwards, Otis Campbell and Stanley Baker

Honorary Pallbearers: Ross Brock, Morris Mullins and Jeremy Smith

Coffey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.