Leland E. Wright

Leland E. Wright, 86, of Rockford, passed away February 13, 2019 at Crimson Pointe. Born March 23, 1932 in Rockford; son of Floyd and Melvina (Johnson) Wright. He married Gwendolyn Nelson on April 10, 1953 in Rockford.
A U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean War, Leland retired from Nylint Corporation after 23 years of employment. He was a life-time member of Tabor Lutheran Church and a graduate of East High School, class of 1950.
An avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan, Leland enjoyed fishing, feeding birds and other animals, Sudoku puzzles and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his sons, Randy (Milla) and Rodney (Cindy) Wright; grandchildren, Joshua and Sydney Wright, Jennifer (Chris) Money and Garrett (Erica) McCoy; great-grandchildren, Natalie, Caroline, Addison and Colton; brother, Al Wright and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and sister, Joyce Warner.
Special thanks to the staff of Mercy Hospice and Crimson Pointe for the care given to our dad, Leland.
Funeral service 10 a.m., Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford. Visitation 5 until 8 p.m. Friday, February 22, 2019 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary Inc, 111 N 1St Street Rockford, IL 61107. Burial in Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery, Rockford. Online condolences may be submitted at fitzgeraldfh.com.