James Paul Gomez

James Paul Gomez, loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 5, 2021. His family is broken hearted, but thankful he is no longer suffering and is completely healed.

James was born in Victoria, Texas on October 6, 1966 to Benedicto Gomez Serna and Maria Delia Garcia Gomez who preceded him in death. James leaves a legacy of love for the Lord, his family and his friends. He is survived by his beautiful bride, Clarissa Barragan Gomez, his son Isaac Christian and his daughter Maria Christian. He was the youngest son of a large and loving family that includes his siblings: Benedicto (Enedelia), Glenda Smith (Mark), Jose Israel (Dora), Lisa, Sam (Toni), Benjamin, deceased (Angelica), Becky Almanza (Joe), Noah (Debbie), Sara Kokojan (Lawrence), John (Irene), Priscilla Pinon, and Aby Bowden (Del). He leaves behind a large extended family of in-laws, nieces and nephews whom he treasured dearly. He also leaves many friends who journeyed with him in his recovery, special brothers and sisters in Christ and his best friends from Grand Prairie High School.

James loved the Lord and wanted everyone to know about God’s far-reaching goodness and grace. He was a member at CrossPoint Church of Christ in Grand Prairie, Texas where he loved working with the youth, participating and grilling in church events such as the Fajita Fest, family retreats, and youth camps. He was a happy individual who loved to sing. He had a beautiful tenor voice he used to praise the Lord. He was a loyal fan of the Texas Longhorns and the Dallas Cowboys. He loved and enjoyed hosting gatherings in his home, planning and coordinating family reunions and bringing together his family and friends anytime he could to serve his amazing beef barbecue brisket and fajitas.

James was a driver for Exclusive Nationwide Deliveries. He drove many miles across the country delivering products to clients always ensuring he was on time and the client was satisfied. He loved to travel – Japan, Hong Kong, Hawaii, Grand Canyon, Colorado, California and anywhere there was a lovely beach, such as Port Aransas, Galveston, Florida and South Padre.

Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life service at Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home, 2951 S. Belt Line Road, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052 on Friday, September 17, 2021 at 2:00 PM. Masks will be required. For anyone unable to join in person, the service will be live streamed at https://youtu.be/hh1QCI8kzi8.

Honorary pallbearers: Benedicto Gomez, Jose Israel Gomez, Sam Gomez, Noah Gomez, John Gomez, Zachary White, Mark Malec, Doug Killough, and Greg McGahey.

Please consider financial support to the family during this difficult time. You may contact Noah Gomez at [email protected].

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.beanmasseyburge.com for the Gomez family.