James Durward Wright (Nelsen Funeral Home)

James Durward Wright was born on July 15, 1945, to Horace and Gladys Wright, in Birmingham, Alabama.

After graduating from Hewitt-Trussville High school, he continued his studies at night school at Jefferson State Junior College, then received his bachelor’s in business from University of Alabama in Birmingham.

After joining the Air Force in 1968, he was stationed in Key West, Florida. Receiving accolades as a Staff Sergeant, he spent his days training and delegating to new recruits.

He was honorably discharged in 1971, and moved back home to Birmingham, and went to work at Southern Cement.

Married in February of 1972, he went on to serve as a deacon for Ridgecrest Baptist Church, and was a prominent member of the choir.

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