James D. Wofford Jr.

1956 - 2018

James D. Wofford Jr. obituary, 1956-2018, The Woodlands, TX

James D. Wofford Jr.

1956 - 2018

James Wofford Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 8, 2018.
James Dupree Wofford, Jr., 61 years old of The Woodlands, Texas, passed away, January 6, 2018. He was born in Pasadena, Texas, on February 2, 1956. Jim graduated from South Houston High School, class of '74 and received his B.A. in Architecture from The University of Houston. He was married to Rebecca Lee Wofford on July 27, 1979.

Jim had a long and successful career in architecture and design management. He began his career with Houston Lighting and Power, Compaq, and Hewlett Packard. He was involved in project management of hundred-million dollar developments in the United States, Costa Rica, Canada, and Panama. Some of his clients included; Exxon Mobil, JLL, HP, HL & P, General Motors, Disney, American Airlines, CIBC, Halliburton, TD Bank of Canada, and Valero. Most recently he was flourishing as The Executive Director of Facilities and Construction at The University of Houston.

Jim was an active and longtime member of American Institute of Architecture (AIA) and The Woodlands Church. Jim's father was the founding member of Lake Livingston Estates POA. Jim carried on his father's principles as treasurer and President. Recently Jim was honored with the Lifetime Directors Club Committee at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. He had a passion for his children and grandchildren, his church, cars, sports, rodeo, music, the outdoors, funny jokes, fitness, movies, and working on his lake house in Livingston, Texas.

He was preceded in death by Rebecca Lee Wofford, wife, of Pasadena; Father, James D. Wofford, Sr.; and mother, Eva M. Wofford, of Livingston, Texas.

He is survived by his son, Jason Wofford and fiancé, Mireya Reyes of Houston, Texas; daughter, Jamie Lee Cooper and son-in-law, Justin Cooper of Houston, Texas, with beloved grandchildren, Jackson (5 years) and Macie (4 years) Cooper; girlfriend whom he planned to spend the rest of his life with, Tami Greggerson, along with her daughter and son-in-law, Kelly Greggerson and Nick Guidry; and granddaughter, Tylee Greggerson

Flowers can be delivered to the Chapel at The Woodlands Church, 1 Fellowship Drive, the Woodlands, Texas, on Wednesday morning. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at The Woodlands Church. A funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Grand View Memorial Park Cemetery in Pasadena, Texas, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

The family will also be arranging a few organizations to donate to in Jim's honor in lieu of flowers.

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February 24, 2018

Justin Cooper posted to the memorial.

February 23, 2018

Jamie Cooper posted to the memorial.

February 21, 2018

Laura Schmidt posted to the memorial.

Thinking of you Jim

Justin Cooper

February 24, 2018

J-Pop's grandbabies honoring him today by wearing his Rodeo pins

Jamie Cooper

February 23, 2018

Miss you every day Dad.. so painfully much. Today I would have loved to share your grandkids' Go Texas pics with you. They each wore one of your Rodeo pins. I gave Jackson a bag of pins that HLSR donated in your honor to pass out to his classmates. He was very pleased.

Laura Schmidt

February 21, 2018

Jim Wofford was a colleague at HL&P. Over the years, we crossed paths. He was a gentleman and was respected by all. Just thinking of him brings back alot of good memories of the time we shared @ HL&P.
My sincere condolences to his family. Rest in peace, my friend.
Laura Schmidt

Lynn Powers

February 13, 2018

Today is Harley girls birthday. I know she is missing you very much. We all miss you. Valentines Day will always remind me of your sweet cards and presents you gave me for 16 years. You will always hold a special place in my heart. RIP Jimbo

Rick Grett

February 12, 2018

I had the pleasure of knowing Jim through my longtime friendship with Lynn.

He had a great sense of humor, he was brilliant in his profession, and he was the "UT football season ticket" organizer for 10 of us Longhorn fans!
I am saddened by his passing.

Randy McKinstry

January 19, 2018

So shocked and sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was a true leader in the making from the early days at HL&P forward. Thoughts and prayers for his family. A great man he was.

January 18, 2018

I want to express my deepest condolences for the family of James "Jim" Wofford. I had the honor of working for him at Facilities Planning and Construction at the University of Houston. He was a fine leader and a great person to work with. He will surely be missed! Ruth Hulett

Patrica Xydis

January 17, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing he was my next door neighbor up at the Lake.

Harold Rud

January 13, 2018

Condolences to the Wofford Family. Jim was a unique guy with a positive attitude.

Tom Marine

January 11, 2018

Please accept my heartfelt condolences and prayers for Jim's family. Jim was a long-time friend since the days of HL&P; he will be missed greatly..

Gary Collinsworth

January 11, 2018

May the grace of God comfort you in your time of sorrow.

Patrick VanWinkle

January 11, 2018

A great guy. A true professional at work. Prayers for the family.

Rodney&Babs Hamaker

January 10, 2018

Condolences to Jimmy's family.We are heartbroken to hear of his passing. We were high school buddies and long time friends.Always had fun on the golf course with Jimbo.May he Rest In Peace.God Bless

Mary Myles

January 10, 2018

To the family: May the Lord bless you and keep you. Thank you so much for sharing Jim with our family here at UH. I will miss his quiet, gentlemanly personality.

Margarita Arevalo

January 10, 2018

May God bring peace and comfort to the family of Jim, aka Mr. Wofford. His presence will be missed on the campus of UofH.

Ted L Sewell

January 10, 2018

My heart goes out to Jamie, Justin, and all who loved him.

Jim Landing

January 10, 2018

Jim was a good mentor, friend and is surely missed. Prayers to his family and friends during this difficult time.

Lance O'Bleness

January 10, 2018

What a great man that I was happy to call my friend. Praying for the family as we honor him at the funeral today. God Bless!

Joanie Cook

January 10, 2018

Prayers and thoughts to all of Jim's Family and Friends during this difficult time. Jim will be Dearly missed by all of his rodeo Family. He is now an Angel looking over all of his Loved Ones. May he Rest In Peace

Bryan LeBlanc

January 9, 2018

Watch over us from above, uncle; I'll miss you always.

Mike Patrick

January 9, 2018

A wonderful friend gone way too soon. I'm going to miss you Jim.

Patrick Kennedy

January 9, 2018

A friend, mentor, peer - gone too soon - Rest in Peace my brother

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