FORMER CUB, BUCCANEER, DENVER BRONCO, JAMES WRIGHT DIES
Denver Broncos
A member of the Brenham Cubs Football Hall of Honor and a former player in the National Football League has died.
James Wright Jr., died Sunday afternoon at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston after a battle with Colon Cancer, he was 59 years old.
Wright was a standout at Brenham High School in the early 1970’s. He went onto Blinn College where he was a Junior College All-American 1975. He then transferred to TCU where he played in all 22 games in 1976 and ’77.
Wright was then selected in the seventh round of the 1978 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. He was traded to the Denver Broncos where he played six seasons – starting 12 of 16 games in his final season, 1985. Wright caught a touchdown pass in the Broncos Division Playoff game in December of 1984 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Wright was inducted into the Cubs Football Hall of Honor in 2005.
Funeral services for James Wright Jr. are pending at Allen Dave Funeral Home.
Rest in peace my brother!! May God comfort the family in this time of sorrow..
Rest in peace my brother!!
Big Jim, J.W., Cowboy, are all the names of endearment to he was known by friends and family from Houston to Brennan,Tx. Jim was a fun and loving loud person. Which we were forever bragging on our favorite NFL teams(Chiefs vs.Broncos) where he was always right, but I would never let him know that, because I would never hear the end of it. You’re gonna be greatly missed, but never forgotten. Love you my brother, rest in the arms of our heavenly Father.
Love & Peace,
KC
My prayers go out to the Wright family, Jim gave me my first start when he opened his business in Houston Tx I was19yrs old he was a great man & much love to Dennis & ENNIS WRIGHT BROS FOREVER!!! PEACE.
Rest in peace Big Jim. As a brother in Horned Frog athletics, I loved seeing on the field. Condolences to Jim’s family.
In the midst of it ALL, God is STILL good. No more pain, Big Jim. You are gone too soon but you will NEVER be forgotten. RIP in the arms of our heavenly Father.
My prayers to the family, not only was Jim my Royal Duke brother, he also was a mentor of mine, and I will truly miss our conversations. RIP Cowboy one love, god bless you Janice.
My heart goes out to the family and the many friends of the Wright family. His winning smile and graceful country boy charm will be missed. Rest in peace “BIG JIM”.
NANCY
Rest in Peace my brother in Christ. I’ll miss you calling me by my middle names, Ronald Arthur.
Wade Manning
Sending prayers to the Wright Family. Jim were a member of our Royal Dukes Social club and a special friend of mine.
May the God of peace be with the family through this period of celebration of life.
James Wright, was a good man and I’m very proud to have known and broke bread with him. He loved every body and every one loved him.
My deepest condolences!!! May the Love of God give you comfort during this time of your grief and sorrow.. Amen
My deepest and sincere condolences my prayers are with you whole family I lost my mother to breast cancer in 2000 so I definitely understand the pain my prayers are with you all
My deepest condolences to the Wright family!
Doctor Jim Wright, who also is a member of Institute Of Divine Metaphysical Research was faithful and diligent in what he came to know & understand while at home in the body.
My prayers goes out to the Wright family, especially his children. Just know that God will see you both through this season. Keep the faith & stay strong in his word. Love Ms. Gwin.
My heart goes out the the family and circle of concern. He did Brenham proud.
My deepest condolences to the Wright family!
Condolences to the family! May God continue to strengthen you all in this time of need ! Be blessed!
My condolences to the Wright family. I attended one of his family reunions at his parents homestead. He was a great guy.
James is my 2nd cousin.
My condolences go out to his family n friends may God comfort. You’ll .
My condolences go out to his family n friends may God comfort. You’ll in this hour of grief.
Our Condolences to Wright family. May God give strength and peace. We love you guys , we are classmates of Mary class of 73.
So sad to hear, my condolences goes out to the entire Wright family. I knew him very well. We grew up in the same neighborhood. May he rest in peace.
Condolences to the Wright Family! May God keep up in your time if grieve! God makes no mistake! Be blessed! Rest in peace James!