James Owen Wright

Mr. James Owen Wright, 70, of Winston-Salem died Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born April 10, 1944 in Forsyth County, the son of the late Cary Lucas and Margaret Tucker Wright. Mr. Wright was a member of Salem Baptist Church and was a graduate of Mannheim American High School in Germany. He served with the US Air Force during the Vietnam War and was retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Wright. Survivors include his wife, Lela Foster Wright of the home; one son, Daniel Wright (Donna) of Lexington; five grandchildren, Scott, Daniel Jon, Jelshia, Cassidy and Jamie; two great grandchildren; and one brother, Robert E. Wright (Lee Thomas) of Chapel Hill. A memorial service will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 PM in the fellowship hall of Salem Baptist Church with Dr. Howard Wilburn officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.

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