He was always remembered as a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Friend and Colleague to those that knew him.
He was born on July 25, 1947 to Ralph and Ethel Stoops in Topeka, Kansas.
Jim was an avid golfer, bowler and loved working in the yard with his wife Sharren. He graduated from Topeka High School ( Topeka, Ks) in May of 1965.
He worked for BNSF Railway for 39 ½ years. The first part of his career was in Topeka, KS. He was later transferred to the Fort Worth area in 1996. He retired from BNSF in 2007. Jim proudly served in the Army Reserve.
Jim was happily married to Sharren (Mack) Stoops for 51 years.
Jim is survived by his wife Sharren of Hurst, TX; son, Jason Stoops of Georgetown, TX; daughter in law Annie Stoops; grandsons, Jacob and Jayden Stoops. He is also survived by his brother Harold Stoops and wife Mary Stoops.
The visitation has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 2pm at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home in Colleyville, Texas with a funeral service to follow immediately after.
A second service and burial will be in Topeka, Kansas at a future date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation.
If you wish to send floral condolences in honor of Mr. James Alan Stoops, you may call Lilium Floral Design at 817-589-1566 or http://www.liliumflorals.com
