James B. Wright, born November 9, 1936 in Sanger, Texas, peacefully passed away on February 28, 2022 at Methodist Hospital in Richardson.
He is survived by his wife, Hannelore Wright, daughter, Susie Lore Smith, son-in-law, Randy Smith, grandsons, Austin James Smith, Corey Daniel Smith and Jason Ross Smith, great granddaughters, Addisyn Zoey Smith and Dalilah Rose Smith, granddaughter-in-law, Alisha Haines, and many nieces and nephews.
Wright joined the army in 1957 and was stationed in Germany where he met and married his wife and had their only child in October of 1960. He returned to the states with his family in 1962, and finished his service at Ft. Hood. From there, Wright and his family moved to Garland, an hour south of Era and Gainesville where he was raised. He was a good, strong, hard-working man, and loved his family, especially his grandsons and great granddaughters. Wright's family loved him deeply and will miss him forever and always.
A celebration of life is planned for Saturday, April 9th at 1 pm at his daughters home at 2406 Richfield Drive, Garland, Texas 75040.