James B. Wright

James B. Wright, age 50, resident of Old Fort, TN, passed away Sunday morning, September 30, 2007, in a local hospital. He was formerly employed as a surveyor with the United States Forestry Service. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the 101st Airborne. He attended the Shiloh Baptist Church and was also a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He was a 1975 graduate of the Reed City High School in Michigan. He was a loving husband, father and a great friend to everyone that knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Jane Wright of Old Fort, TN, one son, James Jay Wright, Old Fort, two daughters, Selina Wright, Grand Rapids, Michigan and Dakota Wright, Old Fort, parents, James J. and Marie Wright, Paris, Michigan, two brothers, Jerry Wright, Reed City, Michigan and John Wright, Paris Michigan, two sisters, Debra Currie and Dana Wright both of Rodney, Michigan. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A memorial service to honor the Life and Home Going of James Wright will be held Wednesday, October 3, 2007, at 4:00 p.m. at the Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev. Kenzell Hooker and Rev. Art Thorton officiating. The service will be followed by a time of fellowship and visitation with the family at the church.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Paralyzed Veterans of America 801 18th Street N. W. Washington, D. C. 20006.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Grissom Funeral Home. Phone 476.8575 for more information. You may send online condolences to the family at www.grissomfh.net