James William "Jim" Southwell

McAllen - Born 6-8-1931 in McAllen, TX, to parents William John (Bill) Southwell Jr. and Wilhemina Josephine (Billie Jo) Southwell. James (Jim) William Southwell went to meet his Heavenly Father on 4-30-2020, at the age of 88. Jim graduated from McAllen High School in 1948. He married his college sweetheart, Shirley Ann Adams, upon graduation from Texas A&I University in 1953. He worked for the USDA Soil Conservation Service 1953-59, taught high school Biology for 1 year, was as a stock broker for many years, owned a construction business for 15 years, then worked for AG Edwards as an investment broker until he retired. Jim was a past president of the McAllen Lions Club and Hidalgo Home Builders Association, served on the McAllen Planning and Zoning Board, actively studied with Bible Study Fellowship, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing tennis, racquetball, and golf. He won the McAllen Country Club golf championship in 1976 and 1978. He loved playing games with his family and trips to Las Vegas with Shirley. Jim is preceded in death by daughter Christy and is survived by his wife Shirley, children Sheryl, Sandra (Randy), James Jr. (Tracy), and Kimberley (Dain); they were blessed with 9 grandchildren (Davis, Christopher, Adam, Lauren, Michelle, Evan, Bridger, Josie and Lula). Jim is also survived by brothers John and Steve. A casual graveside memorial service will be held at Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3605 N.Taylor Rd, McAllen, 5/22/2020, 1:30 PM.

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