Wilford Louis James

Wilford "Tex" James, 85, of Brenham, Texas formerly of this area passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at St. Joseph Regional Health Center. Wilford was born October 14, 1927 in Franklin, Texas to Rufus C. James and Elvie Davidson James. He was a lifelong area resident before moving to Brenham 6 years ago and retired from Colonial Pipeline as an operator after 47 years of service. He was a member of the Rainbow Club and Kem Temple in Minot, North Dakota. He was also a U.S. Army and U.S. Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Elonna James Bruce; sisters, Helen Koon and Estelle Rabe; brothers, R. C. James and Odel James. Survivors include his wife of 57 years Edna Davidson James of Brenham; daughter, Wanda Rowley and husband, Jerry of League City; sister, Sallie Moody of Brenham; sister-in-law, Margaret James of Beaumont; grandchildren, Marcus James and Amber Bruce; great-grandchildren, Autumn and Austin James; and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation for family and friends will begin at 12 noon on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves with Reverend Butch Granger officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park.