Date of Service:
October 08, 2022
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On September 30, 2022, all of the alligators in Florida got a little sigh of relief as the great gator hunter, Jim Wright left for new hunting grounds.
Born in Miami (you know, close to all of the swamps), he moved to Vero Beach when he was three, where he grew up. He graduated from Vero Beach High School, before becoming a Certified General Contractor and starting his own business, Jim Wright Construction. After success in construction, he ventured into the cattle business. Eventually after being drug to many rodeos as support crew, he became a pretty handy team roper.
He was husband to Jenny, dad to Jimmy and Jennifer, and Pa to Jalyn, Jimmy, and Jarren and will be missed by all.
The family will greet friends on Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, 1655 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation. Some suggestions would be the Cajun Navy, Red Cross or the Alzheimer and Parkinson Association.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Jessica Durkee - Family friend
October 5, 2022, 2:50 pm
So sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was a good man. My Prayer’s and Love to all of you RIP Jim Wright
Gloria Salo - friend
October 5, 2022, 3:48 pm
I am so sorry Mary got the loss of your brother. Your family was always so close. May you have many memories
Nathan Foster - Friend
October 5, 2022, 4:44 pm
Well he darn sure wouldn’t want us crying over him. Get back to work your costing me money!! Love ya Ole friend. Till we meet again
Jim Jordan - Friend
October 5, 2022, 6:24 pm
Jim was tough as nails and a good guy to boot.
Darrell Frye Darrell's Paint h Body - Friend
October 5, 2022, 7:37 pm
My condolences to Jim’s family. He was always friendly and great to talk to. I know he will be missed. Just like most of us from Vero Beach he was a long time member of the Fat Boys lunch family. RIP my friend.
Allison Brown Ward - Friend
October 5, 2022, 7:48 pm
Sending love and comfort to the entire Wright family. Mr. Wright will be missed dearly!
Marvin and Ruth Carter - Friend
October 5, 2022, 9:02 pm
Jim was a great guy and will be dearly missed. Many prayers for peace and comfort for the family.
Diana Sheubrooks - Friend
October 5, 2022, 11:33 pm
My daughter Rebekah and I rodeoed with Jim, Jenny and Jennifer. What a great family. I’m so sad to hear of Jim’s passing. He was an awesome man and will be missed by all who knew him.
Harriet Boisvert Robb - Classmate, Friend
October 6, 2022, 11:20 am
On behalf of the VBHS Class of 1972, we send our thoughts and prayers of comfort for the family. We will never forget Jim and it was a pleasure to call him friend.
Michael and Anna Martin - Friends
October 6, 2022, 2:16 pm
Sending Loving Thoughts and Prayers For Jim’s Family He was truly One Of The Good Guys
Blanchard Kendall - Friend
October 6, 2022, 2:56 pm
Jim it was an honor to have known you over 50 years. And grateful I could call you my friend. Rest well.
Karen Ledford - Friend
October 6, 2022, 4:51 pm
Jim was one of a kind. He loved his family dearly, I am so very sorry for your loss.
Michael Stutzke - Jr.and Sr. High school classmate
October 7, 2022, 4:06 am
With our VBHS Class of ’72 just celebrating our 50th class reunion another dear friend has passed. Always a gentleman with a kind heart he will be missed by anyone who knew him.
Wayne Henderson - Friend
October 7, 2022, 1:53 pm
Always looked forward to seeing Jim at our clubs Rodeo. He was a good man.R.I.P.
Richard MOYER - Friend
October 8, 2022, 9:00 am
Having just been married on our way to Orlando we broke down in vero. Walked into Mrs B’s to get some lunch and find out where to buy parts. Sitting at the table , half a dozen Cowboys with Jim. Met him again the next day at an auction for a piece of property next to Bobby Ford’s we were friends ever since. He helped me build my house and my life here in Vero and will forever be thankful to him.
Duncan Thomas - Friend
October 9, 2022, 2:36 pm
Have not seen Jim in years, but we do go back a long way. He built our house in the late seventies and have many good memories from our earlier years together. He was a one of a kind friend and would do anything to help you. My best memory of Jim was when he just got his first airboat. We took it out to the east marsh at night and immediately sunk the boat in the main canal. I remember telling Jim not to worry, that the running lights marked the spot under the water as he swam to shore. Rest In Peace Jim.
Diane Tyler - Old friend…
October 13, 2022, 2:33 am
Jenny, I’m so very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing… he was one of the best guys ever! All of us at the old Golden Corral enjoyed your beautiful family almost on a daily basis. You were part of our family. We’ll have a great reunion one day… much love and prayers for comfort… Diane Tyler and Phyllis Jones….
Micky Decker - Friend
October 26, 2022, 3:01 am
So sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. I met him when I worked at Florida National Bank. He was a customer of mine. He always was always friendly and made sure we talked for a few minutes every time we would run into each other in the community. He love his family. He will be missed.
Marshall and Patti Voyles - Family friend
November 5, 2022, 10:57 am
Jim was a diamond in the rough. A real treasure to the community. I am honored to have known him and his family these many years.
Tony Young - Friend
May 27, 2023, 7:08 pm
James was and remains a close friend. Knowing him and Jim Senior was a privilege. Growing up together. Going to St Helen and VBHS. I so enjoyed Cherry Lane. Jimmy was part of the core group of boyhood buds. We could easily get into trouble but were usually smart enough to get out. I was there to witness his wedding. You are very blessed. James Wright you ain’t far brother!