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James Suttles Obituary
Suttles Jr. of Houston passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 to be with his Lord and Savior. Jim was born on June 17, 1942 and recently celebrated his 70th birthday with his beloved family on a fun-filled, memorable weekend getaway.
Jim is preceded in death by his father James Charles Suttles, mother Francis Fitzgerald Suttles, daughter Jennifer Jean Suttles and niece Alexis Kyle Cardiff Suttles.
Jim is survived by his devoted wife Margaret Kenyon Suttles; son James Charles Suttles IV and daughter-in-law Jamie Shoemaker Suttles; step-daughter Eleanor Reese Gray and son-in-law Geoffrey Milton Gray; step-daughter Kathleen Reese Semple and son-in-law Robert Christopher Semple; grandchildren James Benton Suttles, Whitney Kenyon Gray, Jackson Charles Semple and Robert Charles Semple; sister Susan Alice Suttles Haden and brother-in-law Douglas; brother Jefferies Cardiff Suttles and sister-in-law Jeanne; nephew Michael David Eyre and his wife, Cindy; niece Allison Fitzgerald Eyre McKee; niece Josephine Dory Suttles Giles and her husband, Jason; nephew John Howard McCoy Suttles; niece Ann Bell Ligon Suttles; former wife and mother of his children, Jamie Ann Wright Johnson and her husband, Byron; and many cousins and countless number of loyal friends.
Jim was a 6th generation Houstonian who attended Lamar High School, Cushing Academy and the University of Texas at Austin where he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Jim began his career in commercial real estate and eventually leveraged his experiences into a career in the title insurance industry.
Everyone who met Jim enjoyed his warm, loving, and funny disposition. He was incredibly generous and intensely devoted to both his family and to the church. He cherished his family, friends and colleagues and truly appreciated their love and support throughout his life, especially during his battle with cancer. Jim was diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma in December 2010 and throughout his fight, he maintained his positive attitude and upbeat spirit while relying heavily on his unwavering faith. Jim loved to hunt, golf, travel and spend time at the lake in New Hampshire.
His family would like to sincerely thank MD Anderson Cancer Center, specifically Dr. Nathan Fowler, Liz Soreson, Keri Gardner and all of the kind, caring staff in the Lymphoma Clinic.
The memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at the Second Baptist Church Sanctuary located at 6400 Woodway, Houston, Texas 77057. Rev. John Barksdale of Second Baptist Church and Rev. Dr. Martus Miley of River Oaks Baptist Church will officiate. A reception will be held immediately afterwards at a location to be determined.
William Hancock, George Moody, Jefferies Suttles, Jeffrey Lyons, John Carmichael, Geoffrey Gray and Robert Semple will serve as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of customary remembrances, contributions may be directed to Faith Comes by Hearing c/o River Oaks Baptist, 2300 Willowick Rd., Houston, TX 77027; Halo House Foundation c/o Dr. Nathan Fowler, 4007 Tartan Lane, Houston, TX 77025; Houston Hospice, 1905 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030; or to the charity of one's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Suttles
Don Carr
September 5, 2012
I never got the pleasure of meeting Jim face to face, but I did have the pleasure of speaking with him on the phone at least a couple of times a month since July of 2007. We provided computer services for Jim. He would call in anytime he needed help with something. Some customers you dread hearing from. That was NEVER the case with Jim. I loved taking his calls and so did my staff. None of us can remember a single time when Jim was cranky. He was always jovial and always got us to laughing with him. We all felt blessed after getting off a call with Jim. He will be greatly missed by all of us at ACTRemote.
Keri Gardner
August 24, 2012
Maggi,
I know that you know just how special Jim was to all of us at MDA. I will never forget the amazing individual that Jim was. He was so courageous and had the most unbelievably positive attitude throughout his entire battle with lymphoma. I knew how special you both were from the minute that we met. I feel absolutely blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know Jim and participate in his care. He was much more than just a patient to me, and I know that he knew that. I can only hope that I made as much of an impact on his life as he made on mine. I know that Jim is at peace now, free from pain and suffering, in a glorious and beautiful place with the Lord. I find comfort in knowing that Jim is looking over all of us as an angel in Heaven and that we will meet again one day. I will be thinking about you and praying for you and your family during this very difficult time. Keep in touch and please do not ever hesitate to call me if you need anything.
Judi Johnson
August 16, 2012
Maggi - I just heard, as I'm in Colorado. For sure I'd have been there, if not for that. Jimmy was such a dear. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the children. Just wish I could give you a hug from here. Judi
Mike Tombari
August 16, 2012
Maggie & Family,I never had a chance to meet you but I feel I know you. I have been on many trips with Jim and it was obvious how much he loved you.He always spoke of his family at length. He was very proud of you.I am so sorry he is no longer with us.
August 16, 2012
Maggi,
Jim was one of the most amazing caring and funny guys I ever met. Garth thought the world of him also and there are now 2 missing characters in the "Hole In the Wall Gang" Golf team from Victory.They did have fun!
Many prayers and blessings to you and your sweet family,
Janet Mayer Bates
Janet Peri
August 16, 2012
Maggi,
I am so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bert Schrader
August 16, 2012
A real friend, I'll miss him.
August 16, 2012
Dear Maggi,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May you find strength and the peace that passes all understanding.
In sympathy,
Cindy and Jerry Shursen
Donna Smith
August 16, 2012
Maggie,
Jim was a very special person and I feel honored to have met him. He always had words of encouragement for me as I was searching for a job. And he always spoke so highly of you. He was so very proud of you.
Donna Smith
Gilbert Martinez
August 16, 2012
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Thank you for being a brother in Christ and for being a friend.
Nancy Godshall
August 15, 2012
Dear Maggi, Oh how we at the Shops Off Westheimer will miss Jim...he was always such a great participant at our Christmas Party...and we loved how he loved YOU!!! What a sweet dear man. And he is in Heaven with my sweet Momma now. God does take the best.....love you, Nancy
August 15, 2012
I have knownJim Suttles nearly 50 years.
I remember staying with him when he was a UT student. His humorand love will be missed.Chase,Maggi,and the family have my deepest sympathy
Bob Faust
Craig Young
August 15, 2012
Jim was one of the good guys in the real estate business. He always had a smile and warm handshake for everyone he met. Those who were fortunate to know Jim are better off because of it. John 14:1-4
Jackie Williams
August 15, 2012
When I met Mr.Jim he was a genuinely nice person. I will always remember his smile.
August 14, 2012
Jim was one of a kind, no doubt. Always a smile and a kind word. He made Maggi so very happy. He loved her and the girls so much He will be truly missed. A wonderful, wonderful man Love, Dorothy
Gail Goodwin
August 14, 2012
They don't come much better than Jim Suttles. He had a special knack of making you feel like you were one of his best friends. I know that he made my good friend Maggi very happy and I will always remember him for that. I send my sympathy and prayers to all of his family.
August 14, 2012
I will truly miss Jim's sense of humor, friendship and loyalty. My sympathies to his family.
Carolyn Morgan, Houston, Texas
Bob Bailey
August 14, 2012
I'm glad I knew Jim. He was one of the happiest persons I've had the pleasure of knowing. Do they wear baseball caps in Heaven?
Harvey Gartner
August 14, 2012
Jimmy was more than one of the good guys. He was a genuinely nice person.
Gary Mabray
August 14, 2012
Jim was truly one of the finest people in our business. His wonderful smile will be missed. My thoughts are with the family on his passing.
Bruce McDonald
August 13, 2012
Jimmy crack corn, I am going to miss you my friend!
Amy Greenwood Hemingway
August 13, 2012
Mr. Suttles was always so dear to me. When Jennifer and I were hanging out at their house looking for something to do... he could entertain us for hours. So much fun, that man! I am happy to hear that Jenni (the ultimate "daddy's girl") has her father back by her side, but sad for those of us left behind.
August 13, 2012
Alice and Martha Craig told me. I have not seen Jimmy in a long time; but every memory I have of him is of his gentleness and sweet spirit. What a dear man. You have my prayers and sympathy. Your old West Lane neighbor, Suzie Hess Edmonson.
Kent Simmons
August 13, 2012
One of my more humorous times with Jim was when we were closing the construction loan on Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Co. I was in Dallas and he was sliding down the icy roads in Colorado working on that end. I must say, I had the safer part of the job on that one.
Stan Hess
August 13, 2012
God bless you Jim and the extended family. The Suttles' family was special to me growing up in Houston.
Coeur D Alene, Idaho
Mark
August 13, 2012
Way, way too soon..you will truly be missed.
Andy Weiss
August 13, 2012
Maggie and Family: I knew Jim for 15+ years, professionally, and at every meeting and with every phone call, Jim put me in a better mood. We often spoke of New England - my home, and of his wonderful family. He was a prince of a fellow and will be, forever, missed. I am a richer person having known him.
Carol Gonzales
August 13, 2012
To the Suttles family I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was such a kind man and always smiling and joking. I enjoyed working with him so much. He will be terribly missed but he is going to make a great angel.
August 13, 2012
Maggie & Family,
Jim was a great friend and I am so very sadden to to hear of your loss. He will always be in my prayers. Tina B.
Theresa Stevens
August 13, 2012
Maggie --
I have many special memories of working with Jim at Partners Title. He was very supportive and caring. A valued role model. I will miss him emincely.
vicki and Jim Montague
August 12, 2012
we are so sorry for your loss - what a wonderful Christian man!
August 12, 2012
Maggi,
Thomas and I are so saddened for your loss. Our love and thoughts go out to you and your family. Jim was a true southern gentleman and he will be missed. Your New Hampshire friends, Loribeth and Thomas
August 11, 2012
Maggi,
We are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are coming your way. You hold a special place in our hearts.
Love,
Betty and Terry Minor
Jim Thompson
August 11, 2012
Maggie,
It is with deepest regrets that we heard about Jim's passing. He was a great friend and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you and your family and we offer our sincere condolences.
Best Regards,
Jim, Susan, Lauren and Parker Thompson
August 11, 2012
Dear Maggie,
I am so sorry to hear bout Jim's passing. He was always so kind, friendly, and upbeat when I'd see him around the building. I always looked forward to seeing him and felt better after I did. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Fondly, Nancy E.
William Cobb
August 11, 2012
Jimmy was such an inspiration to me and all of us in the Wed. Morning Bible Study. I will miss him as a friend and confidant.
Sandra Paige
August 11, 2012
Knowing Jim and having him as a friend has been the greatest blessing in my life. His sense of humor, his friendship and his presence will be missed beyond any words I could write. I can't even begin to imagine your loss. Maggie, my heartfelt thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Sandra
August 10, 2012
Dearest Maggie & family,
I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your sweet Jim. My thoughts & prayers are with you during this time.
Love, Marie Crapitto Pouns & Jim Pouns
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