Obituary of James Seldon Wright,
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James S. Wright, Jr., age 78, of Blowing Rock, passed away Friday, March 31, 2017. He was a native of Watauga County. �Jim� was a plant manager for Emcee Electronics in Venice, Florida before moving back to Watauga County in 1986.
Jim had a passion for motorcycles, racing motorcross for many years locally, and even doing a Kawasaki Motorcycle commercial. He also enjoyed rebuilding cars, car shows, and taking road trips on his motorcycle.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Betty Horton Wright. Four children, Teresa Beshears, Angela, Mike and Sam Taylor. Four sisters, Louise Absher, Abby Hayes, Margaret Jimenez and Eileen Ebright. One brother, Rudy Hayes. Five grandchildren, Tyler Beshears, Carington and Lilli Taylor, Jordyn and Jamie Cantor. Four nephews, Dean and Danny Greene, Morgan Younce and Sherrill Hayes. Five nieces, Janie Hayslett, Gina Greene, Sarah Bruce, Mchala and Sarai Hayes.
No services are planned at this time.
Online condolences may be shared with the Wright family at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Wright family.