James "Jimmie" E. Spanhel, age 80, of Holland, Texas passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021. James was born September 4, 1940 Holland, Texas to Frank Spanhel and Elenora Shiller. James attended Texas A&M University earning a Bachelors degree in Accounting. He was self-employed and worked at Academy Welding Shop. He served in the US Navy. James is survived by his wife Jerry Spanhel, children, Susan and husband Edmund Meier, Brian and wife Amy Spanhel, Kyle and wife Linda Spanhel, siblings, Betty and husband Deal Sitz, Pat and husband Elton Ramthun and 6 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Elenora Spanhel and brother, Frank Spanhel Jr. In Lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Texas A&M University. No services are planned at this time. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowerstemple.com for the Spanhel family.