James Franklin Webster, Jr.

On March 19, 2015, James Franklin Webster, Jr. “Kicked the Bucket” at the age of 102. Jim was born on January 27, 1913 in Alvin, Texas on a cold wintery Monday morning on which the weekly wash froze on the line. He later moved to Houston and attended Rice University. He graduated in 1935 from the school of Architecture. He served in the United States Navy during World War II as Lt. Commander of the USS Paducah. Upon returning to civilian life, Jim resumed his architectural practice. He was a member of the American Institute of Architects, Houston Chapter, Texas Society of Architects, National Association of Home Builders and the Construction Industry Council. He was a devoted son, husband, brother, loving father, grandfather, coach, scout leader and mentor.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Bette Mae Webster; parents James and Josephine Webster; sisters Josephine Dimaline, Hazel Schaeffer, and Evelyn Searle; and his daughter-in-law Patricia Webster. He is survived by his children, James Martin Webster of Bellaire, Texas, Cynthia Webster Kerr and husband Lyndon of Bridgeport, Texas, Stephen Jackson Webster and wife Sherrie of Danbury, Texas; grandchildren Kathlene Rothkopf and husband Mark, Travis Webster Bowen and wife Jamie, Allison Bowen Hastings and husband David, Heather Webster Renn and husband J.T., Nathan Webster, Mason Webster, Patrick Webster, Jeff Cox, Robyn Cox and Bryan Cox; 21 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, March 23, 2015 at Earthman Bellaire Funeral Home, 6700 Ferris St., Bellaire, TX 77401. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at Woodlawn Cemetery, 1101 Antoine, Houston, TX 77055.