J.C. Wright, Jr.
November 7, 1959 ~ June 20, 2016
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Jewell "J.C." Wright, Jr., 56, of Candler, died on Monday, June 20, 2016.
A lifelong resident of Buncombe Co., J.C. was a son of the late Jewell Carlton, Sr., and Barbara Woody Wright. He was also preceded in death by his son, Jacob Wright, and special friend, Bo Davis.
Mr. Wright worked for Milko Inc. for 28 years. He loved the lake, mowing and the outdoors, and college football, especially Clemson. He filmed for Asheville High School football for 15 years. He had been a member of New Morgan Hill Baptist Church.
Mr. Wright is survived by his daughter, Kristie Wright; grandchildren, Cressida, Mason, Joseph, Sharon, and Lexi; and best friend, Greg Smith.
The memorial services for Mr. J.C. Wright, Jr. and Mrs. Lynette Wright will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 24, 2016, at Trinity Baptist Church of Asheville. The Revs. Roger Boone, Allen Rash, and Dave Aumiller will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday at the church, prior to the service. At other times, the family will gather at 80 Misty Ridge Lane, Leicester, NC 28748.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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I am so sorry to here about your loss. You are my prayers.
So sorry about your lost
So sorry to hear of your passing. I remember all the fun and laughter we shared years ago when we together at Shoney’s. May you rest in peace. Your family is in my prayers.
Kristie, we are so sorry for the great sadness and suffering of your mother and father. We have not seen them in many years, and it may be that we never met you or your brother. We will be sending you a card at the Misty Ridge Lane address. Jewel and Barbara were my Uncle and Aunt on my mother’s side of the family. My mother was Bertha Wright Freeman and Barbara and J. C. often stopped by the family home on Sandhill Road when my mother and father were living. My father was Major McKinley Freeman. We send you our love a prayers for peace during this difficult time.
Our prayer is that you have found peace. Thank you for being our friend and thank you for all the volunteer time you spent over the years making sure our video needs in our football program were met at AHS. We know it was very important to you and we appreciate it. Kristie, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May god bless you and take you by the hand for your next journey in life.
Your in his house now and hope you now have peace in your heart mind and
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God bless and sincere condolences to the family
So sorry for your loss my prayers are with you.