James Wright
August 22, 1929 — January 3, 2025
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James Wright
James Alvis Wright – Texas Ranger Captain, retired.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for 11 A.M, Thursday, January 16, 2025 at OakCrest Funeral Home.
Born August 22, 1929 in Hamilton County, Texas to Armon & Estella Wright. He graduated from Hamilton High School in 1947. James then worked for John Deere Implement Co. in Waco.
He married Laura Harcrow of Fort Worth on February 19, 1949. Together they had two sons: William Alvis and James Ray.
James entered the Texas Highway Patrol on January 3, 1957, and served 12 years in Falls and Bosque Counties. On September 1, 1969, James joined the Co. “F” Texas Rangers at Waco and then on to Co. “B” in Dallas when promoted to Sergeant in 1981. In 1986, He was promoted once again to Captain. James retired in 1991 after 35 years with the D.P.S.
After the passing of his first wife, Laura, he then married Laurel Fette of Woodway in 2010.
James was a 50-year member and Past Master of the Clifton Masonic Lodge #360 and former member of the Clifton Lions Club. He was also a member of the Jaycees for several years, as well as serving as president for 2 years.
After retirement, he became a member of the Texas Sherrif’s Association and the Texas Police Officers Association. James also held the title of being a past president of the North Texas Coordinating Council on Law Enforcement.
He was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Hewitt.
James was preceded by his parents, Armon and Estella; first wife of 60 years, Laura Harcrow Wright (d. 2009); son from first marriage, William (Bill); grandchildren, Steven and Anne Backus; siblings, Jerrell (wife Margie), Lorraine (husband Tatum), and Elmer (wife Louise).
He is survived by his second wife, Laurel Fette Wright; son from his first marriage, Jimmy (wife, Phyllis); daughter-in-law, Verna Beth; stepson, Jerry Fette, Jr.; grandson, James Matthew (wife, Brandie); many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of dear friends.
James will be laid to rest at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin at 11 A.M., Friday, January 17, 2025.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Texas Ranger Association Foundation or Donate Life America.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for 11 A.M, Thursday, January 16, 2025 at OakCrest Funeral Home.
Born August 22, 1929 in Hamilton County, Texas to Armon & Estella Wright. He graduated from Hamilton High School in 1947. James then worked for John Deere Implement Co. in Waco.
He married Laura Harcrow of Fort Worth on February 19, 1949. Together they had two sons: William Alvis and James Ray.
James entered the Texas Highway Patrol on January 3, 1957, and served 12 years in Falls and Bosque Counties. On September 1, 1969, James joined the Co. “F” Texas Rangers at Waco and then on to Co. “B” in Dallas when promoted to Sergeant in 1981. In 1986, He was promoted once again to Captain. James retired in 1991 after 35 years with the D.P.S.
After the passing of his first wife, Laura, he then married Laurel Fette of Woodway in 2010.
James was a 50-year member and Past Master of the Clifton Masonic Lodge #360 and former member of the Clifton Lions Club. He was also a member of the Jaycees for several years, as well as serving as president for 2 years.
After retirement, he became a member of the Texas Sherrif’s Association and the Texas Police Officers Association. James also held the title of being a past president of the North Texas Coordinating Council on Law Enforcement.
He was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Hewitt.
James was preceded by his parents, Armon and Estella; first wife of 60 years, Laura Harcrow Wright (d. 2009); son from first marriage, William (Bill); grandchildren, Steven and Anne Backus; siblings, Jerrell (wife Margie), Lorraine (husband Tatum), and Elmer (wife Louise).
He is survived by his second wife, Laurel Fette Wright; son from his first marriage, Jimmy (wife, Phyllis); daughter-in-law, Verna Beth; stepson, Jerry Fette, Jr.; grandson, James Matthew (wife, Brandie); many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of dear friends.
James will be laid to rest at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin at 11 A.M., Friday, January 17, 2025.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Texas Ranger Association Foundation or Donate Life America.
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