James Richard Wrath, beloved husband of Elizabeth (Betty Wrath) passed away November 14, 2022 at the age of 95. Born to Harry James Wrath and Esther Leah Mahood in Des Plaines, Illinois on March 10, 1927, he was devoted to his family and faith. Jim was the youngest of 5 siblings, all which preceded him in death. Golf was one of Jim's many passions. He began to caddie at the age of 10 and started to play himself in high school. He attended the University of Oklahoma, University of Missouri, Georgia Technical College and graduated with a BS in Industrial Management from Florida State University.

After his college years and work with the University of Missouri, Florida State University, and Stephens College Workshop he continued in theatre with the Indiana Civic Theatre Association and later with the Ohio Civic Theatre Association. When Jim moved to Atlanta, he helped to found the Dunwoody Stage Door Players. In 1976 Jim organized The Suppertime Players, a highly successful traveling theater group. He also appeared in the movie Dumb and Dumber starring Jim Carey and the television series Touched by an Angel.

Jim was a dedicated member of Rotary International. He served as President of the Norcross Rotary Club and President of the Belfontain Rotary Club in Ohio. He was awarded the prestigious Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International for his dedication to Rotary.

Jim was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served his church as Sunday School teacher, Temple ordinance worker, High Priest group leader, and Executive Secretary to his Bishop. A favorite service opportunity was ministering brethren to his assigned families. In 1980, he married Elizabeth Dehm Schweikhardt (Betty). He and Betty were married for 42 years. They share a love of faith, theater, golf and traveling. They have lived in Georgia, Ohio, Arizona and Utah. Jim and Betty had a blended family of 5 children Helen Marie Bemis (Robin) of Vernal, Utah, Mary Elizabeth Carney (James "Moby") of Roswell,Georgia, Carol Lee Crawford (Casey) of Alabama (from previous marriage), Angeline P.Hill (Duane) of Ringgold,Georgia and James John Schweikhardt (late Peggy) of Lawrenceville,Georgia. Jim has 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held prior to the funeral on Friday, December 2, 2022, from 11:30 to 12:30 pm in the Relief Society Room at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints 2205 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock, Ga 30189. The funeral service will follow at 1 pm in the chapel with interment following at the Cherokee Memorial Park, Canton Ga.