James Allen Wright

When James Allen Wright walked into the room, those in his company felt energy, an enthusiastic spontaneity. This was just one example of who James was and how he impacted those around him. James was a clever and gregarious person who always sought out the finest attributes in other people. It was as if James wanted to share all of their experiences, revel in their lives and celebrate their discoveries. James was tireless and had boundless enthusiasm that would serve him well throughout his life.

He was the son of Robert Wright and Barbara Morinda. James was raised in Lake County, California. Always at the ready with a good joke, he grew up to be quite a humorous person. While some who knew James might describe him as an idealist, his friends and family understood well that James was always in pursuit of life’s endless possibilities and opportunities available to him.

James was raised with three siblings. He had one older brother, Elton, one younger brother, Sam, and a younger sister, Michelle. James was very accepting and supportive of his family. He was perceived as the central person in his family in terms of keeping communication open between the family members. Whenever discord or tension arose within the home, James was typically the member who brought about resolution and harmony. These traits served James well in his adult life and, along with his wit, outgoing personality, and understanding of others, drew the admiration of many who knew him.

As a young boy, James was able to empathize and identify with a vast array of people and personality types. This quality drew him into a diverse group of friends and acquaintances. James was intelligent and had little trouble getting along with his peers. He was almost always the first to jump in when it came to playing games or participating in other childhood activities. James loved playing volleyball and watching football; and enjoyed participating as a traditional tribal dancer. In his spare time he liked to craft Native American jewelry, clothing and accessories, and was considered an excellent artist. James had the ability to find amusement with almost any activity he and the many childhood friends he shared might discover.

During his high school years, James responded enthusiastically to any new project and was regularly in search of one adventure after another. For James, school often became an extension of playtime, thanks to his ability to turn just about anything into a game. Classmates considered James a good listener, knowing that when necessary, they could go to him to discuss just about anything. His favorite class in high school was art, and the teacher he enjoyed the most was Mr. Vance. At Mr. Vance’s direction, James was the first student allowed to draw a mural on the Lower Lake High School Gym Wall.

With a talent for making acquaintances easily which in turn brought him an endless stream of friends, James was very sociable and could blend without effort into any social group. Assertive and outgoing, James was easy to know and demonstrated a deep concern for others. He always seemed aware of what was going on with people around him and throughout his life he made many, many friends. While growing up, his best friends were his brothers and sisters. James was also a lover of animals and cherished Smokey, his dawg. But, his most memorable achievement was being blessed with his princess, Rosleyanne.

James's love of improvising in his daily life was a perfect fit for his enjoyment of traveling. His favorite vacations were ones that were not planned. Traveling in a casual manor fit his personality well. Excited about seeing changing scenery and constantly looking for the enjoyment life could offer, James took his vacations seriously, well, as seriously as he possibly could. He loved visiting the ocean, and anywhere he could be mentally and spiritually calm.

There was always a certain style and inventiveness to James. He was a dynamic, self-expressive person who was forever looking to celebrate the endless possibilities life had to offer. He had a knack for being clever, creative and witty, and for others, was a joy to be around. While he was often fiercely independent, it seemed as if many others looked to James Wright for inspiration, leadership, wisdom and even courage. James was always more than willing to share life’s experiences with his loved ones.

Arrangements under the care of Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel FD 800, Lower Lake, CA.