James Hastings Wright, Sr.

WRIGHT-Mr. James Hastings Wright, Sr., age 76, of Graniteville, S.C., beloved husband of Alma R. “Becky” Marchant Wright and son of the late James P. Wright and the late Daisy Bell Grover Wright entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 16, 2011. In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons; James H. Wright, Jr. of Ladsen, S.C., Michael Wright of Bentonville, Arkansas, Todd Marchant of Aiken, S.C., Gregory Pou of Gloverville, S.C. and Jacob Pou of Belvedere, S.C.; daughters, Sheila Maguhn of Orange Park, Florida, Marie Therese Hinson of Charlotte, N.C. and Kathy Wright of Beech Island, S.C.; a brother, Walter O. Wright of North Augusta, S.C.; sisters, Verlie Blackwell of Belvedere, S.C. and Velma Rollins of Aiken, S.C.; 18 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Delores Rollins and a grandson, Sgt. Bradley Crose, who was killed in Afghanistan, while serving his country. First and foremost, James Wright was a devoted husband, brother, grandfather and friend. Then, came his hobbies: he was an avid gardener, a fabulous wine maker, gourmet cook, bee keeper and expert at electronics. On the lighter side, he enjoyed making children happy at Christmas by playing Santa Claus, and he was King of Sassafras for two consecutive years. He was a US Air Force Veteran having served his country during the Korean Conflict. He was the owner of Wright’s TV Service in Graniteville for a number of years. Needless to say, he shall be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched during the 76 years that God granted him on this earth; but he shall live on in the hearts of his family and many friends. The wake will be held at Napier Funeral Home Sunday evening at 5:30 PM. The family will receive friends immediately following the wake from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The family will also be receiving friends at the grandson’s residence at 209 Palmetto Ave., in Belvedere, S.C. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 20, 2011 at 12:00 Noon at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in Gloverville, S.C. with Father Peter Clarke presiding. The interment will follow at the Graniteville Cemetery with Military Honors. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Hijduk, Ernest Whittle, Steve Blackwell, Bobby Rutland, Kevin Mabli and Ken Berar. Memorials, in Mr.Wright’s honor, may be made to Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, Box 419, Gloverville, S.C. 29828. Napier Funeral Home, 315 Main Street Graniteville, S. C. 29829 is in charge of the funeral arrangements. To sign our guest registry, you may log on to www.napierfuneralhome.com.