James Malcolm Wright

James Malcom Wright, 77 of Claysville, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at home. He was born January 21, 1942, in Monongahela, the son of the late Edward Wright and Velma Sayre. James was a graduate of Bentworth High School and worked as a welder for the Steamfitters Local 449. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving from 1962 to 1965, where he received the Parachutist Badge and the Expert Rifle Badge. James enjoyed woodworking and tinkering in his shed. On October 27, 1989, he married Nancy Snyder, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Bill (Brenda) Brooks of West Alexander, James (Stephanie) Wright of Daisytown, Randy (Missy) Wright of Smithton; two daughters, Linda (Brian) Flynn of Claysville and Eleanor (Joe) Mlecsko of Eighty Four; 14 grandchildren, Kansis, Randy Jr., Jimmy Jr., Shannon, Christine, Todd, Valarie, Joelle, Christy, Terri, Melissa, Billy Jr., Louie, and Hannah; and nine great grandchildren. Deceased are a daughter, Rebecca; a brother, Raymond and two sisters, Marilyn and Velma. Friends will be received Wednesday, January 8, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  the time of service at William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave, Washington. Burial will follow at Monongahela Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post #949