James Bruce Cameron-Stuart

Jim was born on Oct 26, 1937 to Clyde and Vera Gibson Cameron-Stuart in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was active in Boy Scouts and held paper routes to help his family pay bills.While earning a business degree from the University of New Mexico he lived with Jean and Jesse and their young family, where he doted on his nieces and held mysterious affection from the family cat, who chose his closet as a safe place to give birth to her litter of kittens. (Family lore has not recorded Jimmy's reaction to his closet's repurpose. He loved cats, but he was also a clotheshorse.)

He served in the US Air Force as a navigator from 1962-1968, serving multiple tours in VietNam. Upon returning to the US, he graduated UT Law School in 1970, then moved to Houston, where he spent over 30 years working in the Legal Department for the City of Houston. He retired around 2001 and lived independently in Houston until his death. He was predeceased by younger brothers Gordon Cameron-Stuart and Alex Cameron-Stuart and a younger sister Ethelyn Reinhart. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Rev. Jesse Smith of Austin, TX, as well as multiple nieces, nephews, and their families.

His composed and sometimes sarcastic exterior never fully concealed his caring heart. Jim's record of serving others dates back to his college days, when he volunteered at children's homes and was commended for his dedication. His colleagues at the City of Houston remember him for being a supportive boss, especially for his generosity in allowing them time off to attend school plays and ball games and to tend their families. He continually sponsored children through international children's funds. He was accompanied throughout his life by many beloved pets, including a large aquarium; a cockatiel; cats; and dogs, ranging from Dachshunds to Great Danes.

He was a sharp dresser who loved fashion and cars. At his death he owned two sports cars and two classic cars--the latter of which he bought new, but owned for so long they became classics. His nieces and nephews looked forward to "Uncle Jimmy's" visits because he always brought gifts and engaged them with the same respect as little adults (a rarity for children). His grand nieces and grand nephews remember fondly an older "Uncle Jimmy" who cruised into town in a bright red Viper, cut a trim figure in designer suits, and fired off wry one-liners.

A graveside service will be held at Cold Springs Cemetery in Garrison, TX at 3:00 pm Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. The Rev. Jesse Smith will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, in honor of Jim's generous spirit, please donate to the charity of your choice.