James Thomas "Tom" Wright

A memorial service for James Thomas “Tom” Wright, 84, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens, Little River, SC. Lee Funeral Home and Crematory, 11840 Highway 90, Little River, SC is assisting the family.

Tom passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024 following a lengthy illness. Born on July 8, 1939, in Waynesboro, VA, he was a son of the late Henry Hugh “Jack” Wright and Ida Curlee Wright. He was the loving and dedicated husband of 52 years to Janet M. Wright.

Talented at baseball, Tom played for Waynesboro, VA High School and Richmond Professional Institute, where he received his bachelor’s degree. (Now known as Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU.) After college, he served in the US Army for two years from 1963 to 1965. He worked with Travelers Insurance Company for 30 years retiring as Regional Vice President in Group Claim in 1995. Following his retirement, he and Janet moved from Glastonbury, CT to Little River in 1996. During retirement, he enjoyed playing golf, spending time with Janet, and assisting in taking care of their son, Jonathan T. Wright, until his passing.

In addition to his wife Janet, Tom is survived by his son, Terrill M. Wright. He was preceded in death by his son, Jonathan and a brother, Frederic Wright.

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