James Earl Wright

PERRY - James (Jim) Earl Wright peacefully passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 with the love of his life, Marilyn, at his side.
Jim was born August 16, 1933 in Brigham City to Earl and Lucy Wright.
He joined the Air Force at age 17 and was honorably discharged in 1953.
Jim married Marilyn Roche on February 19, 1951 in Pocatello, ID. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Temple on January 21, 1964. Jim and Marilyn would have celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary this year.
Jim was a truck driver all of his life and retired last summer from Tramcor.
He had a great love for music and played and sang in the Westernaires band for several years. He shared his talents with his family and many friends.
He was friendly and kind to everyone and had the ability to strike up a conversation whether he knew you or not.
His greatest joys in life revolved around his family. He enjoyed camping, family parties, and visits with his grandchildren who loved their Grandma and Grandpa "Grape".
Jim was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Perry 3rd Ward and served various positions.
Jim is survived by his wife, Marilyn and seven children, Gayleen (Mike) Henderson, Shirley (Rudy) Harding, Jackie (Mike) Braegger, Kenny Wright, Cindy (Curtis) Smith, Lawrence "Hoke" (Lori) Wright, Mike Wright. Sisters, Helen Jeppsen and Betty (Ted) Heath, 20 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and his special friend, his dog Daisy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Barbara Horton, grandson Jared Henderson, son-in-law, Mike Nielsen, and great grandson Quay Jensen.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Perry Third Ward Chapel, 2415 So. Park Dr., Perry, UT.
Friends may call on Friday, February 16, 2007 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, and at the Church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Interment will be in the Willard City Cemetery with Military Honors Accorded.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City
205 South 100 East
Brigham City, UT 84302
February 16, 2007
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServicePerry 3rd Ward Chapel
2415 S. Park Dr.
Perry, UT 84302
February 17, 2007
11:00 AM
CemeteryWillard Cemetery
Eastside of Main Street
Willard, UT 84340
February 17, 2007