Funeral service for Rev. Jimmy Wright, 85, will be Sunday, February 9, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Somerville Baptist Church with Dr. Shane Lewis officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Forrest Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, February 8, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Rev. Wright died on Friday, February 7, 2014 at his residence. He was born Monday, September 17, 1928, in Carroll County, Georgia to Vennie D. Wright and Willie Mae Lee Wright. He was a minister for 63 years. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include :
his Wife, Joyce Wright, Hartselle, AL
One Son:
Barry Wright (Susan), Falkville, AL
Three Daughters:
Cheryl Wright, Hartselle, AL,
Shelia Power (David), Harvest, AL and
Sharon Holder (Chuck), Danville, AL
Two Sisters:
Janice Huckeba, Georgia, and
Lynda Baxter, Georgia
11 Grandchildren
11 Great Grandchildren
Pallbearers will be Jacob Holder, Terry Borden, Matt Holmes, Jeremy Ricks, Dalton Bray, and Christopher Blaylock.
Family appreciates donations being made to Hospice of the Valley.
