James R. “J. R.” Wright, 84, of Dawsonville passed away Thursday February 20, 2014. Born July 3, 1929 in Atlanta, GA to the late William E. and Ruby Wright, he had lived in Dawsonville since 2004 having moved from Lithia Springs. Mr. Wright was formerly employed by the Douglas County School System after which he retired as an electrician with Williamson Electric after 15 years of service. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dawsonville, was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, was a member of the Douglasville Lodge # 289 F & AM and was also preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Betty C. Wright, and a sister, Dorothy Black. Surviving are his daughter and son in law, Deborah and Glen Miller, Cumming; sons and daughters in law, Stephen and Renee Wright, Dawsonville, David and Ann Wright, Florida; grandchildren, Teresa and John Tinsley, Jessica Patterson, Joshua Wright, Glen Miller, Jr., Ed and Melissa Miller; great grandchildren, Devin Herron, Sunshine Patterson, Bryce Miller; sisters and brother in law, Charlene and Doyle Pruitt, Dahlonega, and Barbara Spain, Dahlonega. Graveside services will be held Tuesday February 25, 2014 at 11 o’clock at Mt. Harmony Memorial Gardens in Mableton. Dr. Jim Gaines will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday from 4 until 8 at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com. Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.