James C. Medlock

James "Pop" Medlock, also known by family and friends as "JC", age 80, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and devoted son, made his transition from earth to glory on Monday, November 14, 2016, in San Antonio, Texas.

Medlock was born in Trinity, Texas on September 29, 1936, to Dan (father) and Johnnie Mae (mother) Medlock. Johnnie Mae later married Leon "Pa-pa" Evans, and together they raised three children, Medlock, Dan, and Julian.

Medlock married the love of his life, Mabel Medlock on November 25, 1965 in Sumter, SC. He made San Antonio (his last duty station) their home in 1972. They have two daughters, Desiree and Denetrice; and one son from a previous marriage, Joe. He loved his family and supported them in all their aspirations. Not only did he support his own children, but a host of others in their various activities.

After graduating Trinity High School, Medlock then served honorably in the United States Air Force for 20 years. He also fought for our country in the Vietnam War. He retired from the Air Force as a MSgt in 1975. He then worked overseas for a short time with Bell Helicopter (before the Shah of Iran ran him back to the United States). After returning from overseas, he taught as an ROTC Instructor for over 20 years. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, TX and a Master's Degree in Education from Texas A&M University, Kingsville, TX.

Medlock accepted the Lord at an early age. He was a faithful member of Macedonia Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He then joined Grace First Baptist Church, where he also served as a Deacon. He was a Founding member of Now Word Covenant Church, and also served on the original Covenant Board. His dedication and faithfulness was unwavering until his health began to fail in August 2016 and he could no longer attend. He was a devoted son and cared for his elderly parents who currently reside in Trinity, Texas at the ripe age of 104 and 98!

He is preceded in death by his son, Joe Gary Medlock; brother, Dan Medlock Jr.; and sister, Julian Medlock-Edwards.

In his passing, Medlock leaves many loving and precious memories for his devoted wife, Mabel; daughters: Desiree Medlock (William), San Antonio, TX; Denetrice Graham (Pastor Keith Graham), San Antonio, TX; grandchildren: Brandon Graham (Devin), San Antonio, TX; Brittnee Warren (Jarves), San Antonio, TX; Bryson Graham (Tiffany), New Orleans, LA; Matthew Smith, San Antonio, TX; Daniel Medlock, Houston, TX; LaTonya Thomas, Houston, TX; Karston Mack, Trinity, TX; great granddaughter: Lundyn Elisabeth Warren, San Antonio, TX; father figure to Cedrick Simmons (Sukether), New Orleans, LA; Joey Malon (Geraldine), Fairfield, CA; Diane McKinney, Houston, TX; Greg Edwards, Houston, TX; Tanya Edwards, Houston TX ; brothers-in-law: Richard "Dick" Martin (Marie), Cassopolis, MI; Harry M. Harris, Sumter, SC; Dan Dicks, Bridgeport, CT; as well as nieces, nephews, his loving church family, neighbors and a host of friends.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Porter Loring Mortuary North.

SERVICE

TUESDAY

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

11:00 A.M.

NOW WORD COVENANT CHURCH

12525 NACOGDOCHES ROAD

Interment will be held in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on Friday, November 25, 2016 at 10:45 A.M.