James “Jim” Ray Wright, age 74, of Greencastle, passed away November 21, 2016 in Danville, IN. Born August 6, 1942 in Letcher County, KY, he was the son of Brose Wright and Laura (Hall) Wright. Jim had worked for the city of Greencastle as Street Commissioner for 18 years retiring in March 1999. He had attended the Putnamville Abundant Life Baptist Church. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and the Eagles Lodge. He was known as one of the best Street commissioners in years. He had started the fundraiser for the park on Berry Street in Greencastle and also for the first Humane Society. He loved karaoke but most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife Agnes Juanita (Ward) Wright, Greencastle; children, Cindy L. Cruces (Adolfo), Indianapolis, Gloria Carpenter, Greencastle, James L. Wright, Greencastle, Flora G. Webster, TN, James V. Wright (Mary), Greg R. Wright, Bloomington, Mike Edward Rogers (Phyllis) Putnamville, Kimberly Sue Chaney (Darren), Putnamville, and Jay Rogers (Megan), Staunton; 19 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; brothers Charles and Burley Wright; step brother Franklin Mullins; step sister Sheila Mullins. His parents, first wife Linda (Hagan) Wright and a grandson Malachi Hodge preceded him. Visitation will be Friday from 4 to 8 pm in the Bousley Funeral Home. Services are Saturday at 11 am with Pastor Jim Floyd officiating.Burial is in the Forest Hill Cemetery.