James Allen Vines, age 83, went to be with the Lord on May 16, 2022 in Grapevine, Texas. He was born June 22, 1938 in McAllen, Texas to James and Dorothy Vines. The family later moved to North Central Texas where Jim and his siblings were raised. Jim attended South Oak Cliff High School and played football for the Golden Bears. After graduation, he joined the US Navy, visiting Japan, the Philippines, and even stumbled into China for a short time.
While still in the Navy, Jim married Patsy Ruth Weathersby in October of 1956. They had two sons, Gregg and Glenn. They began their married life in Mesquite, Texas and moved to DeSoto, Texas in 1967. After his discharge from the Navy, James worked for Western Electric, and later Southwestern Bell, in various positions. Until her death in 1984, Jim and Pat enjoyed many years together, traveling, fishing at Cedar Creek Lake, and raising their boys.
In 1994, Jim married Diane Bridgewater and became dad to her two children, Ann and Allen. They spent their years together in Waxahachie, Texas. They also enjoyed many years of traveling in their RV to various locations throughout the US. The blended family included the addition of his little dog, Mia, who traveled with him everywhere he went.
Jim is survived by his wife Diane, sons Gregg Vines (Gloria) of Aledo, TX, Glenn Vines of Red Oak, TX, & Allen Bridgewater (Kat) of Waco, TX and daughter Ann Savant (Roger) of Arlington, TX, brother Gerald Vines (Jackie) and sister, Sherry Westmoreland (Mannon). He is also survived by his grandchildren: Jason (Brandy), Jaime (Barret), Jacob (Emily), Jimmy (Leslie), Emily, Adria, Ty (Sara), Sierra, Ronnie, Sabrina (Josh), thirteen great-grandchildren and several nieces & nephews.
A graveside service for James will be held Friday, May 20, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Grove Hill Memorial Park, 3920 Samuell Blvd, Dallas, TX 75228. There will be a reception to follow in the Maple Venue at Grove Hill Funeral Home from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Grove-Hill.com for the Vines family.
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