James Troy quotHoneyquot Stidham, 74, of Nederland passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011 at his residence in Nederland.Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, March 17, 2011 at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Nederland with Pastor Joe Roberts and Rev. Frank Hodges officiating. Graveside services will follow at Magnolia Springs Cemetery near Kirbyville at 2:00 PM under the ion of Melancon39s Funeral Home, 1605 Avenue H in Nederland. A gathering of the family and friends will be from 5 to 8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.Troy was born November 6, 1936 in Winnie to the late Paul and Marie Stidham, and lived most of his life in Nederland. He was retired from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a teacher, and was the owner of Stidham Lawnmower Service. He was an active member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Nederland and served his country in the U.S. Navy.Troy is survived by his wife, Betty Ann Stidham of Nederland two daughters, Donna Gail Bihm and her husband Alan of Nederland, and Charli Marie Miller of LaPorte son, Michael Wayne Stidham of Forest, Virginia two sisters, Linda McRee of Baytown and Barbara Barns of Farmers Branch brother, Charles Stidham of Bellaire also six grandchildren, Danielle Bihm, Catherine Bihm, Nathan Stidham, Bethaney Stidham, Kalle Lachney, and Kaden Miller.
Condolences
Jo Lachney
April 1, 2011
My most sincere heartfelt sympathies to Charli. I know what it is to lose a loved one and know there are no words to express how you feel. Just know he is in a much better place and that God has another angel by His side. I will keep you in my prayers as I always have. And I pray that God has comforted you during this time.Sincerely, Jo Lachney
Jean Starcke Mckinley
March 17, 2011
Betty, I am so sorry to learn of Troys death. You will be in my prayers. God will be your everpresent Comfort and Presence. May you feel His manifest presence both now and in the days to come. Fondly, Jean
Dianne Ward Patterson
March 17, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of James Troys passing. So sorry we lost touch after we grew up. My Grandmother Mamie Stidham Graham and his Dad were siblings. MamauMamie got all of James Troys brothers and sisters, me and my brother Dickie together for some fun times when were preteens. I know he will be missed. We have God to lean on. He will see you through. Love and Blessings, Dianne Ward Patterson
Kay Melancon
March 17, 2011
I have known Troy along time and found him to be a special person. I send my sympathy to his Wife and family. I will miss him for my lawn mower repairs.May GOD Bless you and send you Peace at this very trying time.
Bridget Rives
March 15, 2011
quotHoneyquot was always smiling and joking around everytime I saw him. He had the ability to turn your bad day into one of the you have ever lived. I cannot express how much it meant to me to be embraced by both Betty and quotHoneyquot as part of their family. I love you all so much. May God send you peace and hold you in his loving arms through this very trying time.
Shirley Miller
March 15, 2011
Troy and Betty were always my buddies. We had so much fun together at the 50th. BHS Reunion. We three went to BHS together. Troy and I attended school halfdays and worked halfdays. We participated in DE and DO. Troys big deep voice was so soothing and he seemed to know how to solve every problem. I will always love Betty and Troy as though they were my family.