William G. James, Jr. (Gregg), 83, passed suddenly on Sunday, September 18, 2011. He was born in Damon, Texas on August 9, 1928 to William G. (Sr.) and Elsie James. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Clifford. Mr. James is survived by his caring wife of 57 ½ years, Doris Steenken James and 5 sons; Gary, William G. James III & Wife Kathleen, Ronald, Donald & wife Lynn and Brice & wife Kim. He is also survived by grandchildren; Douglas Hayes, Amber, Brice Jr., Garrett, Cody, Madison, Caitlin, and Breanna James and sister, Mary Kathryn Mitchell. He was also the great grandfather to McCullen Coffman and Kambri Smith. After graduating from Navasota High School, Gregg began serving his country in the U.S. Navy for 4 years, then joined and retired from the United States Air Force after 16 yrs. This patriotic man loved his country, serving and receiving various medals, ribbons, and devices during the Vietnam Campaign. His family would like to thank all relatives, neighbors and friends for their love and kindness. Visitation with the family will be held from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Brookside Funeral Home Cypress Creek in Houston. All are invited to his funeral service celebrating Gregg’s life at 10:30 am on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at Brookside Funeral Home Cypress Creek, 9149 Highway 6 North in Houston. Interment services with full military honors will follow at 1:00 pm at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to www.woundedwarriorproject.org or the memorial of your choice.
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