Obituary of James Robert II West

James “Jim” Robert West II, age 57, passed away on January 6, 2010. Jim is survived by his wife of 26 years, Kathy; daughter, Diana Levy and husband, Chris, of Naples, Florida; daughter Julie; and son, Jason; and grandchildren Emma and Jack Levy. Jim is also survived by brother, Mike West and wife, Jane; brother, Pat West and wife, Kathy, of Baton Rouge Louisiana; sister, Debbie Derong and husband, Mel; brother, Kevin West and wife, Cindy; brother-in-law, Tom Pardue, of San Antonio and numerous nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, James & Charlotte West, and sister, Virginia Pardue. Jim was born on October 17, 1952, in Mobile, Alabama to an Air Force family that moved around quite extensively until settling in Texas in 1963. He was a 1974 graduate of Texas A&M University where he was a proud member of the Corps of Cadets. Jim worked in the insurance industry as an adjuster for more than 35 years. He often traveled throughout his career and his family always looked forward to him bringing home a new t-shirt or magnet that he picked up along the way. Jim was a devoted family man who enjoyed spending time with his family, and was affectionately known by his grandkids as “Grandpa Jim”. Jim loved vintage cars and was an avid Astros and Texas Aggies fan. In both his home and business offices, he proudly displayed memorabilia from The Three Stooges. Before settling back in Pearland, he lived in South Florida where a daily walk on the beach was his favorite way to unwind after the work day was done. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, January 10, 2010, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Clayton Funeral Home, 5530 W. Broadway, Pearland, Texas 77581. A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 11, 2010 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Clayton Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Dickinson, Texas.