James was born to Robert Arthur and Millie Elizabeth, March 5, 1932, in Goose Creek, Texas. He graduated from San Jacinto High School in 1950 and received a Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Houston in 1956. He married Sharon Douglas in 1951, and they lived together in Houston, Texas. Together they raised 3 children.
He is survived by: Robert Douglas (Doug) Muller (son) & (Cathy), Dianne Reiff (daughter) & (Matt), James Evans (Jim) Muller (son) & (Shelly Ann). He also leaves to cherish his memory Grandchildren; Brett & Jennifer Muller, Reid Muller, Grady & Meredith Reiff. Kelli Lawhorn, Myles Muller & Tyler Muller and 9 Great Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by Sharon Muller, (wife), Robert Arthur and Millie Elizabeth (parents), Bobbie Jean Lyon, (Sister), Charles Muller (brother)and Frank Muller, (brother).
James worked as President of Scientific Glass & Instrument (SGI) for over 50 years. He enjoyed travel, dancing, snow skiing, golfing, hunting and fishing. He once owned a horse farm and raised numerous Appaloosa horses including a World Grand Champion Stallion. He was active for many years with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo serving on multiple committees.
Visitation will be held at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023, US, on September 21, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
A Funeral Service will take place at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023, US, on September 21, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
A Committal Service will be held at Forest Park Lawndale, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023, US, on September 21, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
