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James Byron Wright – Athens County Independent

James Byron Wright, a railroad mechanic for nearly 40 years, dies at 72, remembered for his dedication and cherished family fishing traditions.

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GLOUSTER, Ohio –– James Byron Wright, 72, of Glouster passed away peacefully at home Thursday, January 8, 2026.  He was born on November 18, 1953, in Nelsonville, Ohio, to Pearl and Wanda (Hogue) Wright. Jim was a 1972 graduate of Trimble Local High School, where he excelled in both football and basketball.  Jim spent his entire career working for the railroad; Penn Central, Conrail, and then Norfolk and Southern, in which he retired in 2012, ju…

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James Byron Wright – Athens County Independent

GLOUSTER, Ohio –– James Byron Wright, 72, of Glouster passed away peacefully at home Thursday, January 8, 2026.  He was born on November 18, 1953, in Nelsonville, Ohio, to Pearl and Wanda (Hogue) Wright. Jim was a 1972 graduate of Trimble Local High School, where he excelled in both football and basketball.  Jim spent his entire career working for the railroad; Penn Central, Conrail, and then Norfolk and Southern, in which he retired in 2012, ju…

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athensindependent.com broke the news in on Monday, January 12, 2026.
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