James Wright

February 17, 1942 - August 11, 2015

Mr. James Alfred Wright, Sr., age 73, a resident of Yell Road in Lewisburg, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at his residence. The family will celebrate his life with a private service at a later date. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Born on February 14, 1942 in Morristown, Tennessee, James was the son of the late Roy Grady Wright and the late Wilma Cook. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and worked as a truck driver. He is survived by his sons: James A. Wright, Jr. of Katy, TX, Bradley Wright of Hendersonville; daughters: Kimberly Wright Henry of Cookeville, Olivia Wright of Lewisburg; brother: Harvey Wright; sisters: Phyllis Luttrell, Mildred Eads; and six grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother: Leroy Wright; and sisters: Mary Nell Shorter and Eva Wright Adams.