He was a former sales rep for the old Home Supply, and an avid UK fan.

Jim was preceded in death by three brothers, Jack, Don, and Bobby Wright. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Diane Coffey Wright; sons, Brian Wright (Stephanie), Brock Wright, Brad Wright, Brent Wright (Christy), and Brandon Wright (Danielle); sisters Brenda Minton, Jean Mingus, and Ginger Conklin; grandchildren, Donovan, Kennedy, Nolan, and Mason; and a great-grandchild, Xavier.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 12-6:30 pm at Heady-Hardy Funeral Home, 7710 Dixie Hwy, with his funeral service at 6:30, followed by cremation.