James Wright, Jr. was born March 20, 1941 in Leland, Mississippi.

Besides a few years in Chicago, James has lived in Venice, Illinois working as a tireless handyman at the Park Grill for the last 35 years. In his spare time, he loved to shoot pool and baby-sit his great niece, Shelitha and Khadija. He is preceded in death by both parents, Gertrude and James Wright, Sr.

On Friday morning, February 22, 2002 at 2:15 a.m., James Wright completed his life cycle. He leaves to cherish his memory his brothers, Otis, Thomas and George; sisters, Mae Lee, Leona, Gertie and Mary; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and friends; a special thanks to Ms. Leona Voloski and all the workers at Park Grill.