James William Wright, 90, of Rock Spring, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018.
He was member of Peavine Baptist Church for 50 years where he was very active with the Preschool Ministry for 20 plus years. James worked 20 plus years at E.T. Barwick Mills until its closing and then worked for the Walker County Sheriff’s Department until his retirement. He was a LaFayette High School graduate and an avid Georgia fan.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Gilbreath Wright; parents, Barney Lee Wright and Alice Chandler Wright; sister, Shirley Cordell; brother, Harold Wright.
He is survived by his daughter, Linda (Randall) Bradford of Chickamauga; son, Jim (Kim) Wright of Lakesite, Tn.; grandchildren, Jason Wilhoite, Corey Wilhoite, Michelle Wright, Hannah Matthews, Amanda Arnold, Whitney Goulart, Alex Campbell, Jessica Anderson, and Jaime Chant; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Margaret Boss of LaFayette; brother, Eddie (Gail) Wright of Rock Spring; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Rev. Denny Patrick officiating.
Interment will follow in Peavine Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday from noon until hour of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Preschool Ministry at Peavine Baptist Church 1089 Peavine Road, Rock Spring, Ga. 30739.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.