James Edward Wright, Sr., 75, of Utica, MS was born March 8, 1948 to Frank Wright, Sr. and Elizabeth Barnes Wright. He passed April 7, 2023 at Baptist Medical Center.

Visitation will be Friday, April 14, 2023 at Westhaven, Utica Branch, from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 12:00 noon, Seven Star M.B. Church, 2179 Duke Road, Utica, MS 39175 with burial in Seven Star Church Cemetery, 3556 Buck Williams Road, Utica, MS 39175.