James "Jimmy" R. Wright

James "Jimmy" R. Wright, 81 of Benton passed away Sept. 4, 2015 in Bryant. He was born in Vilonia, Ark. to the late Oralee Wright Reeves and Fred Wright. Mr. Wright was a believer in Jesus, loved being with his wife, Janet and family. He loved the outdoors, fishing, running, camping, and being on the beach. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Benton and worked for Alcoa Chemical Plant for 40 years. Preceding him in death were his parents, stepfather, Virgil Ross Reeves; one grand-daughter, Kara Diane Wright (at one day old). Survivors include his wife Janet of the home; two sons James Richard Wright Jr and wife, Terri of Benton, Fred Edward Wright and wife, Jana of Maumelle; two daughters, Donna Delores Reynolds and husband, Charlie, of Benton, Pamela Lanise Turner and husband, Mark of Camden; eight grandchildren Courtney Cochran and husband, Amos, James Wright and wife, Emily, Molly Wright, Taylor Wright, Kameron Jones and husband, Bryan, Markie Turner, Jacob Wright, and Joshua Wright; four great-grandchildren Maddie, Jude, Lucy Cochran and Vincent Wright; one sister, Julia Campbell of Colorado; and two brothers, Fred E. Wright and Ross Reeves, both of Benton; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015 at 10 a.m., at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047) in Benton with Bro. David Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Smith Rosemont Memorial Park in Benton. Serving as pallbearers will be Amos Cochran, James Wright, Jacob Wright, Joshua Wright, Taylor Wright and Steve Reeves. Visitation is scheduled for Monday evening, Sept. 7, 2015 at the funeral home from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Saline Hospice House, 23571 I-30, Bryant, Ark. 72022 or First United Methodist Church, 200 N. Market St., Benton, Ark. 72015. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.