Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1938
DIED
2019
FUNERAL HOME
James Wright Obituary
1938-2019
James E. Wright passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019 at the age of 81, after a long battle with Leukemia and Cancer. James was born in DeKalb, Texas on May 12, 1938 to Joseph and Ossie Wright. He was a longtime resident of the Port Houston/ Denver Harbor area before moving to Channelview. After serving his country in the Marines, James came home and worked in the oil & gas industry. After accepting early retirement from Hydril, he continued to work at several other pipe threading companies and shared his knowledge and commitment to excellence and quality. James was preceded in death by: His beloved wife Faye Wright of 42 years;Daughters: Wanda Gunnels and Kathy Walters; Grandson Phillip Chambers; His Parents: Joseph and Ossie Wright; and Siblings Howell, Paul, Franklin and Nina. Hewas the beloved father of Sharon, James Gunnels, and Diana Chambers. He will be greatly missed by his friends, and five generations of family. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Forest Park Lawndale from 10 am – to 12 pm with services to follow from 12 pm to 1 pm.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for James Wright
Sponsored by Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home & Forest Park Lawndale.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in James Wright's name
Memorial Events
for James Wright
Funeral services provided by:
Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home & Forest Park Lawndale6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023
People and places connected with James
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support James's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor James Wright's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
