Jessie C. Wright, 86 of Cookeville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at his residence.
Jessie was born Saturday, April 27, 1935, in Pleasant Shade, Tennessee and he was the son of the late Julian Clarence "Shorty" Wright and the late Rochie Dale (Ramsey) Wright.
Jessie was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He never knew a stranger and was known to strike up a conversation with anyone that would listen. He loved to garden, was very proud of it, and would oftentimes share the crops with anybody. He was a member of the Dodson Branch Community and he supported and worked at the Community Thrift Store. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. He drove the Public Transportation Bus in Cleveland, Ohio for 33 years. He was loved by everyone that knew him and he will be greatly missed.
Jessie is survived by, Wife of 60 years, Gladys Mae "Becky" (Long) Wright; 3 Sons, Jeffery and Barbie Wright, Steven Wright (Julie), and John and Christopher Wright; 2 Grandchildren, Katelyn Elizabeth Wright, and Andrew Tyler Wright (Siera); 3 Siblings, Glenda Greene, Janice Wright, and Thomas and Helen Wright; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.
In addition to his parents, Jessie was preceded in death by, 9 Siblings, Helen, Anna, Porter, Charles, Maxine, Shirley, Billie, Mary Frances, and Betty Jean.
The funeral Service for Jessie C. Wright will be held Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at 3:00 pm with full military honors by the Veterans Honor Guard from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Harold Walker officiating. Interment will follow in the Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be held Wednesday, April 27, 2022, from 11:00 am until the time of service at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
To sign the online guestbook and to send the family a message please visit www.crestlawnmemorial.com
Arrangements entrusted to Crest Lawn Funeral Home.