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James Wolf Obituary
JAMES EARL WOLF JR.
James was born and raised with his family in Yorktown. He was a graduate of Yorktown High School in 1939. He served in the military during World War II as a U.S. Naval instructor and pilot and was located in Pensacola, Fla.
In 1943 he married the love of his life, Glenna Parker Wolf on June 13 in Hutchison, Kan. Upon return from the war, James worked with his father in their family run grocery store, Wolf's Supermarket in Yorktown. After his father passed, James became owner of the store. He enjoyed working in his store, going in around five a.m. and leaving after 7 p.m. Between James and his father, Wolf Supermarket was open 80 years.
Besides his love for his supermarket, James was an avid golfer. He could be found at the Yorktown Country Club many an afternoon.
James will be remembered for his unmistakable grin. He always had a joke to say and if it got a laugh, he'd repeat it.
James was preceded in death by his parents, James Earl and Mary Ann Kunde Wolf Sr.
He is survived by his wife, Glenna Parker Wolf of 65 years; as well as his son, James Wolf III and wife, Judy of Yorktown; daughter, Barbara Wolf Hale and husband, Billy of Spring; son, Scott Wolf of Yorktown; daughter, Mary Ann Wolf Calderon and husband Santos of Cuero; brother, Charles Wolf of Houston; sister, Mary Evelyn Wolf Sokol of Corpus Christi. He leaves behind nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Friday, Aug. 22, from 5-7 p.m. at Finch Funeral Home in Yorktown. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, at 10 a.m. at Finch Funeral Home in Yorktown with Pastor Cliff Krcha officiating. Burial will follow at Westside Cemetery in Yorktown.
Serving as pallbearers are Travis Wolf, Justin Wolf, Landon Wolf, Blake Wolf, all grandsons, sons-in-law, Billy Hale, Santos Calderon, Lucas Pick and Brandon Hicks.
Honorary pallbearers are Kingslea Meager, Allison Rios, Brandi Calderon and Jayme Calderon, all granddaughters.
Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church of Yorktown or donor's choice.
Finch Funeral Home in Yorktown, 361-564-2277.
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JENNIFER HARE
August 26, 2008
you all are dear to me and most of all to our "LORD JESUS CHRIST". He will help you ll get thru this time of need, and you know "he" is in the best of hands now and forever till you all meet again. love ya lots!!
Lana Schmidt-Morris
August 25, 2008
Sorry to hear of your Family's loss...
Mr. Wolf always had a smile for all who came to the store. It is a memory that is shared by many.
Joachim Schmidt's Kids
Goliad, Texas
Marcia Mann
August 23, 2008
Glenna and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. It is Yorktown's loss also, with all the kindness that James and his father have shown to the people of this community. May God comfort you at this time.
Marcia & Justine Monroe
Jode and Gina Zavesky
August 23, 2008
I was sadden to hear of your loss. Gina and I will keep your family in our prayers.
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Noe Serrano
August 23, 2008
I worked for Mr. Wolf many years ago. He was a kind man who showed me many a thing about honest to God hard work. And to appreciate life. He will be missed. God bless you and know he is in a better place.
Melba Young
August 22, 2008
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father and grandfather. His contributions to Yorktown served many people. My prayers are with you and your families.
Darryl Metting
August 22, 2008
My sympathies to the Wolf family. I had the joy of working for Jimmy at his store in the early 1990's before he closed it. My brother Elmer Metting also worked for Jimmy for a number of years there.We bought a many a bag of groceries from him. He is the kind of friend that you do not forget. He will be missed by my family.My prayers to the Wolf family.
HENRY,DORA & FELICIA CARRISALEZ
August 22, 2008
OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU & YOUR FAMILY. GOD
BLESS ALL OF YOU.
Karen and Mark Henneke
August 22, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Peggy Fonseca
August 22, 2008
Mary Ann, I am so sorry to hear about your father. I know you two were close. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
ELAINE Scherrer
August 22, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Frank Stephenson
August 22, 2008
Scot,
So sorry about your dad. Nancy and I will keep your family in our prayers.
Frank
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