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James Wright Obituary

James B. Wright, 59, of Sanford, passed away Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013, at his home.

James was born May 30, 1954, in Flint, the son of Leroy and Lucille (Stevens) Wright. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1973, and he worked as a slot technician for the Soaring Eagle Casino for 22 years. James enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, and sitting at the beach with his grandchildren.

James is survived by his mother, Lucille (Jackson) Losey of Mt. Pleasant; children, Patty (Paul) Long of Fennville and Sherry (Patrick) Hitchingham of Sanford; six grandchildren, Zachary and Casey Hitchingham, Angel, Gabrielle, Christian and Donavin Long; brother, Marshall (Taleen) Jackson of Shepherd; sister, Marilyn (Robert) Means of Mt. Pleasant; and special friends, Sam Hitchingham and John and Heather TudeThuot. James was preceded in death by his father; brothers, Raymond Wright, Larry Wright, and Myron Jackson.

Funeral services for James will be held at Clark Family Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at 3 p.m., with George Villarreal officiating. Interment will follow in Chippewa Township Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, from 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel.

You may view James's obituary online and send a condolence to the family, light a memorial candle, or place a memorial donation at www.clarkfuneralchapel.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Midland Daily News on Aug. 26, 2013.

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August 29, 2013

So many great memories with your family as a child, truly blessed to have spent time with you, you will forever be in our hearts... sending love and praying comfort to Patty and Sherry and the entire fam xoxo

Mary Escamilla

August 27, 2013

He was one of my friends that I worked with for17 years at the Casino. I will miss him.

Lisa & Mike Servis & Family

August 27, 2013

Patty & Sherry:

Our condolences to the whole family.

Brook (Northrup) Sandow

August 27, 2013

Patty & Sherry - So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Many thoughts and prayers to you at this difficult time!

Karrie Sugar-Marini

August 27, 2013

Very sorry to hear of Jim's passing, he was always good to me when i used to stay at his house when i was a kid. All my Love, Hugs and Prayers Sherry, Patty and family.

Dorn Blanchard

August 26, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jean McClain and Gang

August 26, 2013

My condolences to the whole family...knew J.W. from casino...break room buddies. We missed you already...

Vickie Allen

August 25, 2013

My condolences to JW's family. JW was a real sweet guy. Very nice to work with. He will be missed.

Daniel Howe

August 25, 2013

JW was a very good friend of mine. My heart and prayers go out to his family.

Janet Jackson~Barnhart

August 25, 2013

I will miss Jim! Many good memories growing up on Tomah road!!

Christopher Couch

August 25, 2013

I worked with J.W. for nearly all the years he was at the casino. Heart of gold. Always a smile. Rest in peace my friend.

Darlene Baker

August 25, 2013

R.I.P. JW Could always count on a smile from you whenever I ran into you on the floor. You will be missed.

Arlene Mester

August 25, 2013

Sorry to hear about JW. He will really be missed. I will always remember his smile and his yup's.

Jan Price

August 25, 2013

Im very sorry. I always loved talking to him at the casino. He always had a great smile.

Al Jackson

August 24, 2013

Have a safe journey home my friend.

Ranee Krolczyk

August 24, 2013

So for the loss, I worked with him for many years. I will always remember his warm smile and the little hand wave when he saw me.

Jayne Harcourt

August 24, 2013

So sorry to hear of JW's passing, he was a nice man. I worked with him for years, he will be missed...

Teresa Mitchell

August 24, 2013

In my thoughts ans prayers. He was a nice guy to work with.

August 24, 2013

R.I.P. JW you will be missed.

Kendall & Doreen Carrick

August 24, 2013

sorry to hear about your loss. JW was fun to work with and to set and talk to before we went to work.

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