James M. Albers, Jr., age 90, went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2013. He was born on August 16, 1923 in San Antonio, TX to James M. Albers, Sr. & Lucille Cosgrove Albers. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend who will be dearly missed. He retired after 30 years of Civil Service from Kelly Air Force Base.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years, Loraine Albers; 2 sons, James M. Albers III and Ricky Albers and sister, Mary Jones.
He is survived by his son, Kenneth L. Albers & wife Debi; 3 grandchildren, Patricia Hough, Sara Albers and Kenneth L. Albers Jr. & wife Jaclyn; 5 great grandchildren, Madeline Hough, Wyatt Hough, Lillian Hough, Makenzie Albers and Evan Albers; brother, Robert Albers & wife Lanelle; step-brother, Felix Whipple & wife Peggy; and daughter-in-law, BJ Grant.
Visitation will be 12:30 p.m., Thursday, November 21, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home with a 2:00 p.m. Graveside to follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and/or the American Cancer Society.