J.H. Wright

Funeral Services for J H Wright
Pioneer Died Monday Evening at His Residence
Hugo Daily News, Tuesday, December 17, 1935, p1, col 5

     James Henry Wright, 72, retired lumberman and pioneer resident of Hugo, died Monday evening at his home following an extended illness.
     For many years Mr Wright was a lumber manufacturer, operating large mills in the old Indian Territory and in Arkansas before and after settling in Hugo. For some years he was interested in a number of lumber yards. He built several of the city's business buildings and a number of residences. At various times he was connected with banking and mercantile enterprises. Mr Wright was a member of the county commissioners court that built the Choctaw county courthouse and for many years was a member of the board of education. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
     Mr Wright is survived by his wife, three sons, Sidney Wright of Fort Smith, Ark; Harry Wright and Richard Wright of Hugo; a daughter, Mrs A B Griffing of Dallas; two brothers, R R Wright of Kingland, Ark; and A J Wright of Hugo; and a grandson James Ross Griffing of Dallas.
     Funeral services were conducted at 3 pm Tuesday, at the residence, by the Rev Ernerst Hicks, pastor of the First Methodist Church. Burial was in Mt Olivet cemetery.
     Pallbearers were E Moore, Norman Leard, J H Huss, Dave Glenn, Dave Thomas, E A Blythe, H G Wallace, Mr Shull and S M Kizzire.
     Snow Funeral Home had charge of funeral arrangements.

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