Franklin – James Combs "Jim" Wright, Jr., 75, passed away October 15, 2025 in his home with his family by his side.  Born and raised in Franklin, he was a son of the late James C. Wright, Sr. and Margaret Barnes "Peggy" Wright and was also predeceased by a brother, Stephen Hamilton Wright.

Jim was a 1969 graduate of Franklin High School, a graduate of Louise Obici School of Nursing, and was a Sergeant in the US Marine Corps.  He was a retired Registered Nurse from Union Camp/International Paper and Sentara Obici and worked for many years in the family funeral home.  Jim was active with "We Be Jammin" and was a former president of the Franklin/Southampton Chapter of the American Cancer Society.  He was active in the Red Cross teaching First Aid and CPR.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 52 years, Lorelee Wilson Wright; a daughter, Catherine Anne Parrish and her husband Brandon; a brother, Barky Wright and his wife Kathy and their children Amanda Burns (Colin) and Jack Wright; Lorelee's family, Erich Wilson (Patty) and Denise Foster (Victor); and a host of nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at 2PM Sunday, October 19, 2025 in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. James H. Hyatt, Jr. officiating.  Burial will be private.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to any favorite charity.

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