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James “Jim” Francis Wright, age 83, passed away July 23 2021 in Lakeland, Florida.
He was born September 21, 1937 in Moore County, North Carolina. James was a Veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Korean War and the Vietnam War as a radar operator. Upon his retirement, James worked as a Constable for the state of North Carolina before moving to Florida and becoming a property manager for various properties in the Tampa Bay area.
There are no services planned at this time. Condolences may be sent to the family at Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes.