WRIGHT Jr., James W. age 82, of Franklin, OH ; died Monday December 8, 2008 at his residence. James was born in Letcher County, KY on July 6, 1926 to Walter and Gustava (Jenia) Wright. He was a veteran of WW II serving in the U.S. Navy for 3 years and was retired from Armco Steel in 1985 following 35 years of service. James is survived by his wife of 58 ½ years Billie (Justice) Wright; 2 children Larry Wright of Carlisle and Tricia Elam of Middletown; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; and numerous cousins. Funeral services are Thursday December 11, 2008 at 1pm at Anderson Funeral Home 40 N. Main Springboro, OH. Burial will be in Woodhill Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7pm at the funeral home. The family would like to express their sincere thanks Hospice of Middletown and Franklin Ridge for their excellent care and support. Please visit www.anderson-fh.com to sign the family guest book. Published in The Middletown Journal on 12/10/2008