Weldon Wright

Weldon Conrad Wright, 75, passed away on Nov. 12, 2018. He was a resident of the Lone Oak community on Signal Mountain. Weldon was born on Jan. 1, 1943, in Jamestown, Tenn. He served in the U.S. Army, and he worked for the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway for 32 years.  He was preceded in death by his parents Jason and Hallie Wright; sisters, Joyce Ladd and Wilma Nance, and sister-in-law Mary Wright. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Erika Wright; two sons, Weldon (Morgan) Wright and Ritchie (Kim) Wright; and his grandsons, Nolan Wright and Anthony Wright; sister and brothers, Sandra (Jimmy) Moore, Winsette Wright, Wendell (Tonya) Wright, David (Donna) Wright, Jeff (Andrea) Wright; nieces and nephews, Chris (Devin) Moore, Jimmy Moore, Chrissy (Brandon) Knowles, Dustin Wright, Keith (Crystal) Wright, Dana (Jody) Clift, Steven Wright and Kevin Wright. Then last BUT certainly not least by his beloved companion and best friend for 7 years his dachshund, Hershey Wright.  A memorial service will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. E.S.T. on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at Sawyer Missionary Baptist Church, 7247 Sawyer Pike, Signal Mtn., with Pastor Larry Miller officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the “Wounded Warriors Project” in honor and tribute of Weldon Conrad Wright.  Arrangements are by Cremation Center of Chattanooga, 1345 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga. (423) 362-5999