Photo courtesy of Lindley-Robertson-Holt Funeral Home - Navasota
Nov 6, 1953 - Dec 22, 2025
He was one great friend of mine Hook always came by my house to see what ive cooked, cause he loved my cooking
Vickie Munoz
January 10, 2026 | Navasota, TX | Friend
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James 'Hook' was one hell of a friend of mine, he would always come by my house to see what ive got cooked he loved my cooking
Vickie Munoz
January 10, 2026 | Navasota, TX | Friend
The greatest and most talented man i knew. You were always my hero , pops! I love you more than words could say and I miss you even more! Watch over lizzie for me.. until we meet again..
Jamie Boring Ardrey
January 06, 2026 | Rockvale, CO | Daughter
James built the kitchen cabinets in our home when he worked for Max Armatys over 30 years ago. I remember he was there checking and measuring and double checking and measuring when they were framing the kitchen. James told us “if the walls are not square then the cabinets will not be square”. James wanted to make sure it was done right. And it was. He was a true craftsman. Prayers for all of his family.
Pat and BJ Gruner
January 06, 2026
Dennis and family: Prayers your way during this time and always. Elisabeth and Gary
Elisabeth Bascom
January 04, 2026 | KY
James was one of the most talented people I have ever known and one of the kindest Many a night was spent around campfires singing and playing music with all of our friends. His woodworking capabilities were crazy beautiful . May you rest in peace James.
My thoughts are with your children and family at this time
Dana Downs-Newman
January 03, 2026 | AR | Friend
James Paul Boring, 72, of Navasota, passed away December 22, 2025, at CHI St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan, Texas.
James was born November 6, 1953, to Charles and Mildred Piepenbrok Boring in Navasota.
James graduated from Navasota High School and then began his career of carpentry, specializing in cabinetry and trim work.
He is best known by his friends as “Hook” because of his love for fishing. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his brothers and fishing with any friend who wanted to “wet a hook” with him. His other love was playing his guitar and singing. He was often found strumming his guitar and singing his ballads on various corners around town.James was a soft-spoken, kind and generous man whom we will all dearly miss.
He is survived by his sisters, Charlotte McLain and husband Mike, and Nancy Taylor; and his brothers, Martin Boring and wife Gwen, and Dennis Boring. James was blessed with 2 daughters: Jacy Champion and Jamie Ardrey, and 2 sons: Jeremiah Boring and Joseph Boring. James has 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his granddaughter Elizabeth Boring.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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