James Carl Wright

James Carl Wright, 91, of Asheville, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on March 31, 2026.

Born April 17, 1934 in Greenville, SC, he was a son of the late Hugh and Beulah Huntley Wright. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Mildred and Ruth, and brother, Ralph.

Mr. Wright retired from the USPS, where he worked as a letter carrier in West Asheville and Biltmore Forest, for over 30 years. He loved gardening, being outside, walking in the woods and hunting. He also loved going on family vacations, the Atlanta Braves, and his cats. He never met a stranger, and was a wonderful, loving husband and daddy.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Shirley; daughters, Cindy (Harry), Susie (Mary Beth), and Jami (Steven); grandchildren, Eric and Joe (Amber); and a brother, Keith.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 6 at 1:00 p.m. in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with Pastor Jimmy Page officiating. Interment will follow at the Bent Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 p.m.