Obituary for James Paul McVea
James Paul McVea, a long-time resident of Luling, Texas, died July 21, 2023, surrounded by his close family. He was born July 14, 1947 in Hutchinson, Kansas, and was the oldest son of Mac and Jeanne McVea.
After serving in the Army, Jim returned from his 19 month, 2 week, and four day tour in Vietnam and began a career in air condition and heating system service and design. Over the years, Jim drove stock cars, surfed in a hurricane, walked on a glacier, certified as a private pilot, hunted, played golf, rode in Rolling Thunder in Washington, DC, enjoyed a good glass of red wine… or two, and spent time with his family and friends.
Later in life, Jim became a Master Mason in the Grand Lodge of Texas. This was a continuation of a family tradition. Both his grandfather and father were Freemasons, and his mother was a member of the order of the Eastern Star.
Of his many adventures and accomplishments, Jim is most remembered for his charm, sense of humor, and his ability to light up a room with one of his stories.
Jim is preceded in death by his granddaughter Summer Faith Lewis.
Jim is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, daughters, Heather McVea, her spouse Jennifer King of San Antonio, Texas, Marisa N. Lewis, her spouse Robert Lewis of New Braunfels, Texas, Mariela N. Garcia, her spouse Zelmo Robles of Lockhart, Texas, and brother, Jason McVea of San Antonio, Texas.
Jim found great joy in his grandchildren, and is survived by Hope, Joseph, Genevieve, Giovanni, and Nova. Jim was also blessed with two honorary and much loved nieces Arriana and Alyssa.
A viewing will take place at O'Bannon Funeral Home in Luling, Texas on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM, followed by a service on Wednesday, July, 26, 2023 at 10:00 AM at The Church of Annunciation.
The Funeral Master will be Jefferey W. Baldwin, and the pallbearers will be: Chet Robbins, Jack Fraim, Stan Kozik, Larry Patton, Steve Cook, Will Wilkins, and Tom Montgomery.
Burial services will follow the service at the Primaria Iglesia Bautista Cemetery located at 6190 Salt Flat Road, Luling, Texas.
After serving in the Army, Jim returned from his 19 month, 2 week, and four day tour in Vietnam and began a career in air condition and heating system service and design. Over the years, Jim drove stock cars, surfed in a hurricane, walked on a glacier, certified as a private pilot, hunted, played golf, rode in Rolling Thunder in Washington, DC, enjoyed a good glass of red wine… or two, and spent time with his family and friends.
Later in life, Jim became a Master Mason in the Grand Lodge of Texas. This was a continuation of a family tradition. Both his grandfather and father were Freemasons, and his mother was a member of the order of the Eastern Star.
Of his many adventures and accomplishments, Jim is most remembered for his charm, sense of humor, and his ability to light up a room with one of his stories.
Jim is preceded in death by his granddaughter Summer Faith Lewis.
Jim is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, daughters, Heather McVea, her spouse Jennifer King of San Antonio, Texas, Marisa N. Lewis, her spouse Robert Lewis of New Braunfels, Texas, Mariela N. Garcia, her spouse Zelmo Robles of Lockhart, Texas, and brother, Jason McVea of San Antonio, Texas.
Jim found great joy in his grandchildren, and is survived by Hope, Joseph, Genevieve, Giovanni, and Nova. Jim was also blessed with two honorary and much loved nieces Arriana and Alyssa.
A viewing will take place at O'Bannon Funeral Home in Luling, Texas on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM, followed by a service on Wednesday, July, 26, 2023 at 10:00 AM at The Church of Annunciation.
The Funeral Master will be Jefferey W. Baldwin, and the pallbearers will be: Chet Robbins, Jack Fraim, Stan Kozik, Larry Patton, Steve Cook, Will Wilkins, and Tom Montgomery.
Burial services will follow the service at the Primaria Iglesia Bautista Cemetery located at 6190 Salt Flat Road, Luling, Texas.