Obituaries: James D. Wright, 1953, Winn Parish, LA.
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: January 29, 1953 Winn Parish Enterprise

James D. Wright Native of Winn Dies Jan. 22

James D. Wright, 63, well-known native of Winn Parish, died Jan. 22, 1953 in
the Veterans hospital in Alexandria.  He was born on June 18, 1889 in the old
family home six miles south of the city.  He was the son of the late James and
Sarah Alice Wright.  Better known as Jimmy to his many friends, he spent most
of his life in Winnfield where for many years he was employed by the State
Highway Department.  He was also a prominent livestock dealer.  He was a
member of the Elks Lodge and the Masonic Lodge.

Survivors include one sister, Mrs. N. C. Dalton; two brothers, Dr. Roy Wright
and Bill Heard Wright, both of Baton Rouge; two nieces, Mrs. C. W. Hanchey of
Lake Charles and Mrs. Oscar Carlson of DeQuincy; two nephews, N. C. Dalton,
Jr., and W. H. Wright, Jr., of Baton Rouge.