James Powers Exum Jr.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00p.m., Wednesday, September 6, at Connally Compton Funeral Directors. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Burial will take place 11a.m., Thursday, September 7, in Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery in Pflugerville, Texas.

James was born December 5, 1926 in Kansas City, Missouri to James Powers, Sr. and Louise (Ramsay) Exum. Following his graduation from Austin High School, he attended The University of Texas. While there he became a legacy member of Theta Xi Fraternity. He graduated with a major in Mechanical Engineering. Throughout his lifetime he worked as an engineer for United Gas Co. and Pipeline in several different cities including Houston, Beaumont, Jackson and Shreveport.

James was a veteran of the United States Navy. Some of his hobbies included Ballroom dancing, Stamp collecting, Train Locomotive excursions and philanthropy. He was also an avid Longhorns fan.

He is preceded in death by his parents and infant brother, Robert Ramsay Exum.

Survivors include his devoted and loyal wife of 68 years, Betty Jean Clement; children James Powers Exum III of Seminole, Alabama, Beth Exum Johnson of New Orleans, Louisiana and Frank Exum of Waco, Texas; and several grandchildren.

Arrangements under the direction of Connally-Compton Funeral Directors, Waco, TX.