August 6, 1946 – December 29, 2016
James was called home by his Heavenly Father on December 29, 2016 after a courageous recovery from a lung transplant last March. Born in San Diego, CA to Betty Irene Wright and James Edward Wright. James attended Mount Empire High School, graduating at the age of 16. After graduating high school, James started working at the Leach Chicken Ranch. He then worked at California Forestry before making a career in the concrete accessories business in 1970. In 1979, James was one of the founders of Atlas Construction Supply.
James lived at his family ranch in Potrero, CA. He is the fifth generation to live on the ranch which has been family owned since the 1870’s. James was home at the ranch when he passed away.
James was preceded in death by his father James Edward Wright, and his siblings, Pamela Carroll, Robert Wright, and William Wright.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Janet Susan (Trupp) Wright; his mother Betty Irene Wright of Yuma, AZ; his daughter Coleen (Wright) Brown and her husband Rex of Surprise, AZ; his son Andrew Wright of El Cajon, CA; grandchildren Sarah Kratzer, Joshua Kratzer, Shane Kratzer, Kevin Kratzer, and Sarah Brown all of Surprise, AZ and great granddaughters Allison Chick and Kathryn Chick of Surprise, AZ; his sisters Patricia Raymond of San Diego, CA and Mary Simpson of Yuma, AZ; and his brother Douglas Wright of Yuma, AZ.
Viewing service at El Cajon Mortuary on Friday, January 6, 2017 from 4-7 PM followed by Rosary service at 7 PM.
Funeral service will be held at Santa Sophia Catholic Church in Casa de Oro on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 10:00 AM. A reception will follow at the church. The burial will be a private family service in Potrero, CA.
In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to St. Adelaide of Burgundy Parish, in memory of James at PO Box 369, Campo, CA 91906.
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