Billy Lee Wright, Jr.

Billy Lee Wright, Jr., 33, of Kingsport, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center following injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.He was born July 6, 1987, in Kingsport, TN.Billy was a loving and giving Christian gentleman who had a “big heart” and would literally give you the shirt off his back.He enjoyed attending church and serving Jesus Christ was his greatest joy in life. Billy loved his family dearly and wanted to make sure they were all ready to meet the Lord.He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Apostolic Faith Tabernacle in Bristol, TN.Billy was preceded in death by his father, Billy Lee Wright; maternal grandparents, Clara Harvey and Wayne Booher; paternal grandparents, Fannie and Willard Wright; cousin, Chad Christian; aunt, Nanakay Wright.Those left to cherish his memory are his loving mother, Terria Rivera; sisters, Brittny Wright, Bodie Hall and husband, Dennis; nephew, Colby Messer; nieces, Brielle Wright, Kyleigh Acosta and Emma Acosta; aunts, Sherry Loftis, Shirley Christian and Joan Christian; uncle, Wesley Booher, Jr.; cousins, Kelly Parton, Logan Loftis, Caleb Williamson and Cody Booher.A Graveside Service with military honors will be conducted by The American Legion Hammond Post #3 and Gate City, VA Post #265 at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at the Mountain Home National Cemetery, Mountain Home, TN. Pastor Tim D. Cormier will officiate. Serving as pallbearers, Sam Cormier, Daniel Cormier, Duane Cormier, Jody Christian, Mark Christian and T.J. Crawford.Following the Graveside Service a Memorial Service will be conducted at 4:00 pm at the Apostolic Faith Tabernacle, 2143 Hwy. 126, Bristol, TN 37621. Pastor Tim Cormier will officiate.To share memories and leave condolences for the family please visit www.oakhillfh.comThe care of Billy Lee Wright, Jr. and his family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.Read Obituary