James McPherson Read, 88, of Baytown, TX, passed away on March 13, 2020. He was born in Baytown on October 26, 1931 to Ruth Cleo (Fly) Read and Robert Christian Read. James attended Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown where he met the love of his life, Marlene Henderson. After graduating from high school, he attended the A&M College of Texas (AMCOT). He graduated from Texas A&M in 1953, joined the US Army, and married Marlene. They made their home in Baytown where they raised their family. James worked for Humble Oil & Refinery (Exxon Mobil) for nearly 25 years. He was a member of Goose Creek Masonic Lodge #1192, Baytown, TX. He had a strong Christian faith and was a life-long Methodist. He had a passion for helping youth develop into solid adults - DeMolay and Methodist Youth Fellowship. He was also president of the Gander Booster Club.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Christian Read and Ruth Cleo (Fly) Read.
He is survived by his wife of 66 plus years, Marlene Henderson Read; son, James Robert Read and wife Debbie of Baytown, TX; daughter, Maggie Read of Baytown, TX; son, John M. Read and wife Judith of Houston, TX; a sister, Dolores Read Stringer formerly of Cleburne, TX; and nieces, Sherry and her family, and Stacy and her husband; as well as numerous cousins.
His was a kindly and stoic spirit. To know him was to love him. We celebrate his life, his loves, and his accomplishments. Although we will lament his passing, we rejoice in the touch and affect he had upon us all. We thank God for him in our lives.
The Read family would like to express their appreciation to the entire staff at Focused Care at Burnet Bay for the exemplary service and care to both parents.
His family will receive friends for visitation at Navarre Funeral Home, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr, Baytown, Texas, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral service will be held Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Navarre Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Earthman Memory Gardens Cemetery in Baytown, Texas.
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