James Arthur Dorman

James Arthur Dorman, a man always prepared for anything, like the Boy Scout motto he held onto. He left this earthly realm and all who loved him on February 9, 2025 at the age of 71. He was born in Austin, TX on October 12, 1953 to his loving mother and father, Evelyn Fay Clark Dorman and Chester Horlice Dorman. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kathy (Kat). They made 40 years of marriage on January 26th, 2025. They were partners in sharing love and adventure with their many family members and friends. He is also survived by their loving sons Derek 33, and Cheston 29 and mother (in-law) Barbara Hough Wingfield. James was rich with love and many fun times being born into the beautiful Dorman and Clark families and becoming a perfect fit into the Wingfield family, as a son and brother.
James, also known as J.D., "The Glass Man" was a part of the first graduating class at Crockett High School to attend all 4 years after the school opened (Class of 1972), then went on to earn his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from The University of Texas at Austin in 1976 and the Longhorn spirit never left him. He worked at and managed Dale's Auto Parts while in school. Later he worked for Regal Glass and Benswinger Glass, where he and his friend J.T. decided to leave and start Action Glass and Mirror in 1991, which James proudly owned and operated for over 20 years.
But that's not all; James was also a cattle rancher, a title he wore with as much pride as his love for the great outdoors. He was a jack-of-all-trades, a master of many, and a disaster at none-except, fixing a broken heart, which he often said was "the only thing he couldn't fix". James' hands were as skilled at fabricating and repairing, as his heart was generous in helping others. With his "redneck ingenuity", he could do anything he set his mind to. If he wasn't tinkering with vehicles or outwitting fish on Lake Dorman, you'd find him going on "razoos", hunting for deer, bobcats, and coyotes, or laughing with friends over an ice-cold beverage at one of many camp-outs, where no matter how much he and everyone partied the night before, he was always the first one up to make the morning pot of coffee.
His interests cast a wide net and he had many passions. James was an aficionado of the small screen, where he could quote lines from his favorite westerns and "The Andy Griffith Show." It's said that laughter is the best medicine, and James always made sure he got his dose, whether he was the one cracking jokes or chuckling along with Barney Fife's antics. James had many tropes he would use to prove his points or to explain his stance on situations, such as "If I tell you a chicken dipped snuff, just look under his wing and you'll find the can" or "That's just the kind of SOB I am". He could be hard headed and set in his ways, but mostly for good reason. He was also a lover of music, and spent countless nights dancing in the living room with his family to his large collection of CD's and albums. Always the life of the party, you could see him dancing the night away with anyone who would dance with him, shaking his "no ass-at-all", as he would describe it.
He and his family grew up in the Woodlawn Baptist Church Family. He was Baptized there as a believer in Jesus Christ as his Savior. As an adult, he found a church he felt more comfortable in, 200 acres of wooded land outside of Austin in Bastrop County. That is where he felt closest to God and His Son Jesus. Where he found peace watching nature and raising cattle. He sent many prayers up to Them, and They Blessed James by Providing "The Farm" for his Dad and him to enjoy!! In turn, he shared that Blessing with his wife, children and many family and friends through the years.
James will live on through memories, pictures, shared and individual stories we carry with us!! Please share the laughter and joy he brought to your life.
So here's to James, a manly man who lived life to the fullest, and taught us all that the true measure of wealth is in the friendships you cherish and the good times you share! He always said, "We may not be rich in money, but we are rich in love". His legacy is etched not in stone but in the countless lives he touched and the stories that will be told and retold, each time with a little more embellishment, just as he would have wanted.
A public visitation will be held 9:00AM -10:00AM Monday Feburary 17th at Harrell Funeral homes of Austin, a funeral Service will begin at 10:00AM at Harrell Funeral Homes. Following will be a burial at Forest Oaks Memorial Parks.