The family of James "Jimmy" Wright of Flowood, MS is saddened to announce his passing on May 23rd, 2023, at the age of 66.

Jimmy will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 32 years, Faye Nicholson Wright, of Flowood, MS; children: Jake Wright (Melissa), James Wright, Jamie Wright Walker (Clint), and William Lindley (Brittany); grandchildren: Annelyse, Joey, Andy, Reid, Katie, Lily, and Tyler; sister, Sheila Wright; brother, Carey Wright. He will also be dearly missed by his nephews, Danny and Drew Wright; and his mother, Margaret Wright.

He is preceded in death by his father, Willis Walton Wright.

Jimmy was born on June 20, 1956, in Mississippi, to parents Willis and Margaret Wright. He attended Provine High School in Jackson, MS. He then began his first job at the Jackson Water Department, before finding his calling as a servant to the community with the Jackson Fire Department. In addition, Jimmy would work the ambulance service on his off days from the Fire Department. After serving for more than thirty-five years, he retired on April 20, 2011, as a Captain within the department.

Jimmy Wright married Faye Nicholson Wright in 1990 and the two resided in Byram, MS and then moved to Flowood, MS later in their life together.  He was an incredibly loving husband, father, and friend to many.  He enjoyed being around family, especially his children and grandchildren.  He loved being in the great outdoors whether it was at deer camp with family and friends or hunting in Colorado with his former coworkers from the Jackson Fire Department.  His family and friends will always remember him as someone who would be there any time you needed him.

A visitation service will be held at 5-7 PM on Thursday, May 25th and at 10-11 AM on Friday, May 26th, at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home located at 114 Burney Drive Flowood, MS 39232.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 26th at 11 AM at Wright & Ferguson Home located at 114 Burney Drive Flowood, MS 39232, with the burial following at Crestview Memorial Gardens located in Brandon, MS 39042.