Jim was a member of the Corps during his time at Texas A&M, Class of 1960, a lifelong Aggie, and after graduating served in the US Army for two years. He worked at Forrest and Cotton, then for over thirty years at PSP (Page Sutherland Page) as a Civil Engineer.
Jim loved the outdoors, and to travel, he was a hunter, fisherman, and an avid tennis player. He loved his time with the Onion Creek Tennis Buddies and the GOOFS. He was a loving husband and father, and a member of Bethany Lutheran Church for fourteen years.
Jim is survived by his wife, Sue Beth Lain Alvis; sons, Andy of Lake Travis, and Paul and wife Gina, of Cedar Park, Texas; grandchildren, Madison, Blake, Tanner, Emily, and Olivia; brother Joel Alvis and wife Diane, of Spring, Texas; nephew Dr. Jeff Alvis; niece Sara Daly; and a host of other loving family and friends.
A Memorial Service honoring Jim will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 3701 W. Slaughter Lane, Austin, Texas 78749. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the SafePlace or a charity of your choice.
