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JAMES OTIS WRIGHT, JR. (Age 75)
James Otis Wright, Jr., 75, passed away on November 15, 2019 in McLean, Virginia. He was born to James Otis Wright Sr. and Alice Croom Wright on August 23, 1944. Jim's career in international development began as a Peace Corp volunteer in Bolivia in 1967. He was inspired to join the Peace Corp after hearing President John Kennedy's speech at the University of Michigan in 1960 establishing the Peace Corp. His interest in other cultures began when he participated in the Youth for Understanding program in Germany in high school. He graduated from Cranbrook in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, in 1962, and the University of Michigan with a B.A. in economics in 1966. He received his M.A. in economics from Georgetown University in 1972 before joining the USAID Office of Housing and later went on to the UN as an associate economist in Zambia. He subsequently joined PADCO, Inc. as a senior economist before joining the World Bank in 1980 in the Urban Projects Division.Jim is survived by his wife of 44 years, Betty Louise Wright; his children, Betsy and Jim Wright; daughter-in-law, Emily Sartor; grand-children, Jackson and Henry; sister, Betsy Jacobus and her husband Clay Copeland; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law Bimi and Bob McGough. He is also survived by his niece, nephews, cousins, and many devoted friends. Services will be held on December 12 at 3 p.m. at Immanuel Presbyterian Church in McLean, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be given in Jim's honor to N Street Village ([email protected]) or the University of Michigan.
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Catherine Cargill
April 3, 2022
I worked with Jim at the Office of Housing...he was a dear friend I lost touch with and found him again only to find out he´s gone. I´m so sorry, he was a rare person. Must be a terrible loss for you and your family. Sincerely, Catherine Cargill
December 5, 2019
We are saddened to learn of the death of James, but grateful for his service to our nation with the Peace Corps in Bolivia.
Our condolences,
The National Peace Corps Association
N. S.
November 27, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the family of James Wright Jr. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you. He will give you strength and courage to cope with your grief. Psalm 94:17-19
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