81R19828 JKB-D
By: Pitts H.R. No. 2680
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Friends and family are mourning the loss of James E.
Weatherford of Waxahachie, who passed away on March 18, 2009, at the
age of 83; and
WHEREAS, Born in Ellis County on September 2, 1925, to C. S.
and Kate Weatherford, James Weatherford attended schools in Ovilla,
Red Oak, and Waxahachie; he went on to study at North Texas State
University before answering his nation's call to duty with four
years of service in the U.S. Air Force, including a year spent
overseas; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Weatherford worked for International Harvester
and J. C. Penney after concluding his military duty; he ultimately
began a career at Sears that spanned 30 years, during which time he
managed stores in Waxahachie and Richardson; and
WHEREAS, Formerly married to Janie Hazelip and Carolyn
Parker, both of whom preceded him in death, Mr. Weatherford
remarried in 1995 and enjoyed a rewarding relationship with his
wife, Betty; he was the devoted father of two children, and his
family grew to include two stepchildren and four grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, James Weatherford was a member of Farley Street
Baptist Church for four decades, and he took great enjoyment in his
hobbies of golf, bridge, and other card games; known for his playful
sense of humor, he brought joy to his family and friends throughout
his life, and they will long treasure their memories of time spent
in his company; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of James E. Weatherford
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife, Betty Weatherford; to his children, Paul Weatherford and his
wife, Gwen, and Laura Bearden; to his stepchildren, Tina Dennison
and Paul Nelson and his wife, Melinda; to his grandchildren and
step-grandchildren, Lindsey Weatherford, Larisa and Ross Bearden,
and Macy Dennison; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of James
Weatherford.