James Henry Verschoyle

1941 - 2022

VERSCHOYLE, James Henry James Henry Verschoyle, age 81, went to be with the Lord Monday, September 19, 2022, surrounded by family. Jim was born August 10, 1941, in Dallas Texas, to W. Rowe and Margaret Smyth Verschoyle. He loved being able to say he was a 4th generation Dallasite. He was a member of the first graduating class of Bryan Adams High School where he was member of the ROTC, chief photographer of the El Conquistador, and was voted a Class Personality his Junior and Senior years, to no one's surprise. In 1963, he graduated from Southern Methodist University where he was a proud member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. According to legend, he met the love of his life, Kathleen Brooks, while swinging from a chandelier at an SAE party. They celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary in July. After college graduation, Jim served as a Captain in the United States Air Force, stationed in Omaha, Nebraska. After completing his service in the Air Force, Jim attend Baylor Law School. Upon graduation, he opened his own firm in Atlanta, Texas where he practiced law for more than 51 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Atlanta; and a long-time member of the Atlanta Rotary Club, the Texarkana Country Club, the Shreveport Club and was a founding member of the Gentleman's Martini Matinee. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Rowe and Charles Verschoyle; his parents, Rowe and Margaret Verschoyle; and step-mother, Margaret Reilly. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Brooks Verschoyle of Atlanta, Texas; children Becky Verschoyle Armstrong and husband Charlie of Dallas, Texas, Brooks Verschoyle and wife Kasi of Dallas, Texas; four grandchildren, Kathleen Armstrong, Brooks Verschoyle, Jr., Margaret Armstrong, Jay Verschoyle; and a number of other beloved relatives and a host of always entertaining friends Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm, Friday, September 23, 2022, at First Baptist Church, Atlanta, under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service, with Dr. John Wilkey officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, September 22, 2022, from 6:00 - 8:00pm at Hanner Funeral Service in Atlanta. Interment will be in Pine Crest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Atlanta Rotary Club, P. O. Box 1313, Atlanta, Texas 75551. Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com