James Edward O’Brien, beloved husband, brother, and son, passed away at the age of 35 in a tragic car accident on May 17, 2018, in Winkler County, Texas. James, a native of College Station, Texas was born November 3, 1982, to Edward Stanley O’Brien and Michelle Griffin Wright. James married the love of his life, Michelle Mohnke O’Brien in 2015, and they have since resided in Houston, Texas. He was co-founder of a successful oil and gas company in Carrizo Springs, Texas.
James had a love for life bigger than the outdoors. He never met a stranger and was always willing to give the shirt off his back to anyone who needed help. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, drinking beer, throwing washers and bags, and some occasional shenanigans. Above all, he loved spending time with family and friends.
James was loved by everyone, but the Lord loved him more, and James knew the Lord’s love and the promise of eternal life with Jesus. He will be there to greet us all with open arms and that big ol’ smile when we see him again at the ultimate family reunion.
James is survived by his wife Michelle and their pet “child” Lexie. He is survived by his mother and step-father, brothers and sisters, family and friends who loved him dearly.
James is preceded in death by his father, Edward, and his grandparents, James and Frances O’Brien, and John and Mildred Griffin.
Visitation will be held at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX, 77079 on Thursday, May 24, 2018, from 5pm – 8pm
Funeral services will be held at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1515 Hillendahl Blvd, Houston, TX, 77055 on Friday, May 25, 2018 at 12pm
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Texas Youth Hunting Program.
All donations should be mailed to:
Texas Youth Hunting Program
3660 Thousand Oaks Dr.
Suite 126
San Antonio, TX 78247
Please include a note designating the donation "In memory of James O'Brien"
