Jimmy Dean Wright, 85, passed away at his home in Mesa, Arizona on October 10, 2022. Jim was born April 28, 1937, in Los Angeles, California to Harland and Letha Wright. He attended Narbonne High School in Harbor City, California. He was a loving husband and father who always put his family first.
His self-taught passions were various art media, woodworking, and golf. He loved the ocean.
Jim worked at Al Larson Boat Shop and as a diver at Marineland in California in his earlier years. He worked for many years in the aerospace industry, including technical illustrator at Boeing Helicopter in Mesa, Arizona.
Jim is survived by his wife of 63 years, Irene Wright (Serpa); 2 daughters, Jodi Christine Ford, Stephanie Thomas (Brian); and 2 great-grandchildren, Torey and Tanner Hancock.
He is preceded in death by his grandson, Stephen Hancock.
At his request, no service will be held.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mariposagardens.com for the Wright family.