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James B Wright

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James B. Wright, 85, of Fayetteville, Ark. passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 in Springdale, Ark. He was born December 12, 1933 in Kingston, Ark. to Joseph Burton Wright and Willa (Dorsey) Wright. He retired after 43 years with Shipley Baking Company, attended Buckner Baptist Church, and was the caretaker for Buckner Cemetery for 38 years. He was preceded in death by his wife Angie Lee Wright, his daughter, Judy Ann Wright, and two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his daughter, Connie Fisher (Joe) of Springdale, Ark., his son, Wayne Wright (Elisha) of Rogers, Ark., four grandchildren, Gail Farris of Greenbrier, Ark., Julie McMiller of Oklahoma City, Okla., Shawn Fisher of Springdale, Ark., Heather Wright of Rogers, Ark., and six great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 13th from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, February 14th at Buckner Baptist Church with Pastor Gary Jewell and Pastor Larry Mitchell officiating, Burial will follow at Buckner Cemetery in Fayetteville. Memorial contributions may be made to Buckner Cemetery 3758 East Huntsville Road, Fayetteville, Ark. 72701. To sign the online guest book please visit www.nelsonberna.com.

Published February 13, 2019

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