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James Gartrell Obituary
1937-2021
James Walcott Gartrell, Jr. passed away January 21,2021. James was born February 1, 1937 to James W. Gartrell, Sr. and Meredith Wagnor Gartrell. James graduated from Bay City High School in 1954, and from Texas A & M College in 1958 with a degree in civil engineering. James was a member of the Texas Aggie Band. James was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served 33 years active duty and reserve duty. James progressed from the rank of airman basic to the rank of colonel and was awarded the legion of merit for his service by the secretary of the air force. James' careers were with the Texas Department of Transporation, City of La Marque (10 years), Galveston County Surveyor (16 years), Galveston County Drainage District No. 1 (10 years), Galveston County Drainage District No.2 (20 YEARS), Friendswood Drainage District (10 YEARS). James was the owner of Gulf Coast Engineering and Surveying since 1965, as a registered professional engineer and registered professional land surveyor.
James is survived by his wife Dixie Quisenberry Gartrell, sons Mark Gartrell, John Gartrell, Charles Nagel, III, daughters Penny Featherson, Anastasia Gartrell Stewart-Coker, grandchildren Alexis Victoria Stewart, Leeann Nagel, Caroline Cron, Keith Gartrell, Taylor Featherson, Drew Featherson, Everett Featherson, Cooper Gartrell, Leah Gartrell, Lucy Gartrell, and great grandchildren Clay Cron and Madeleine Cron.
Private services will be held at the Falls Chapel followed by graveside services at the adjoining Falls Cemetery on the Family Falls Ranch, Harper, Texas.
No donations or flowers please. A donation or gift to the next deserving person you meet will fill your heart and theirs. The family wished to thank you and bless you for taking a moment to remember James.
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JOS
February 17, 2021
For almost 12 years, I heard how great of a man "Poppy" was from his granddaughter. She admired him, loved him and always celebrated dinner and movie nights. I am sorry we never got to meet. May you rest in peace, sir. Gig'em
JOS
February 17, 2021
For almost 12 years, I heard how great of a man “Poppy” was from his granddaughter. She admired him, loved him and always looked forward to dinner and movie nights. I am sorry we never got to meet. May You Rest In Peace, sir. Gig’em
JOS
February 17, 2021
For almost 12 years, I heard how great of a man “Poppy” was from his granddaughter. She admired him, loved him and always looked forward to dinner and movie nights. I am sorry we never got to meet. May You Rest In Peace, sir.
Zac & Shawn Corley
January 30, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. We are saddened to learn of Jim's passing. He was our engineer for many years. We were a new business and Jim was a great mentor to us. He worked tirelessly to get the job done correctly. We will be forever grateful to have know such a great man. Jim will be greatly missed. Your family will be in our thought and prayers.
Cheryl & Jerry Fee
January 28, 2021
Dear Dixie, I was so sad to read of Jim's passing and want to extend my and Jerry's most sincere condolences. We have such happy memories of time we spent with you and Jim during our Air Force Reserve days. I loved the closing paragraph in the lovely obituary. We definitely remember Jim as an unforgettable and kind man. God's blessings and comfort to you, Dixie, at this very difficult time. Cheryl and Jerry Fee
Ricky Howells
January 27, 2021
Stasi and Lexi my heart and prayers go out to you in this most difficult time. I wish I could thank him for being such a great caretaker of Audrey. She has so many wonderful memories from the times her and Lexi spent with Oppa and Nannie. He made her feel special and it really shows the generous heart that he had.
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