James is survived by his children, Carl (Mary) Wright and Faye (Charles) Jolivette; grandchildren, Erin (Mike) Pruneski, Sarah (Noah) Dennis, Heidi (Kaveh) Akbari, Brent Wright, Jesse (Kayla Chapman) Wright, Dustin Jolivette and Kalyn (Justin) Jolivette; six great grandchildren as well as his sister, Wilma (Harmon) Molen.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Freda Skinner; grandson, Ryan Wright and siblings, George Wright and Peggy Wright.

A cremation will take place at this time with the Miller-Kaser Cremation Services and a private service will be held with the family at a later date.

An online memorial can be viewed at www.themillerfuneralhome.com.