Obituary for James “Jim” Huron Baldree James Huron Baldree (“Jim,” “Jimmy,” “Poppa”) of Jacksonville, TX, passed away June 17, 2018, at the age of 74. He was born December 2, 1943, in Palestine, TX, to James “Jim” and Modine Baldree. Jim celebrated many accomplishments during his 74 years, including serving in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War as an air traffic controller.
After leaving the Air Force, he attended Sam Houston State University, graduating in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biology. After college, he spent several years exploring his career path including working with his father in the family owned fence company. As an air traffic controller, he worked for Air America, which allowed him to return to Vietnam for a brief period and later began working at DFW International Airport.
After several years, he was ready for a career change and decided to go into the restaurant business. He owned and operated Catfish Cove in Sunnyvale, TX, for 39 years. Owning the restaurant allowed him the opportunity to develop many treasured friendships.
When he was not working at Catfish Cove, you would find him at the deer lease, spending time with family and friends. Jim loved being outdoors, hunting, riding four wheelers and sitting by campfires sharing stories about his life and teaching his children and grandchildren to hunt. Some of the greatest memories Jim’s family will ever have happened at the deer lease.
After Jim retired, he and his wife moved to the country, where he enjoyed spending time with her, surrounded by the sounds of nature and deer roaming in their backyard. He treasured the moments that he was able to spend with his wife, children, grandchildren, family and friends. His life ended sooner than we expected, but we will forever be grateful for the years we were able to be a part of his life and to share his love and friendship.
He may be gone, but will never be forgotten. Jim was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend and will be missed dearly. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years: Rose Baldree; children: Jennie Baldree Araiza and husband Arsenio, Jeff Baldree and wife Bea and Teri Dunlap and husband Steve; stepchildren: Jerry Elliott and wife Denise and Jason Elliott and wife Gina; grandchildren: Abbey, Gavin, Ashley, Conner, Logan, Jackson, Madison, Mackenzie, Benjamin, Nic, Marc, Michael, Austin and David; several great grandchildren; sister: Sally Beene; and several nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister: Anne Curry; his beloved dog: Presley; and stepson: Ronald Elliott. Graveside services will be held 9:30am, Monday, July 9, 2018, in Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery with Pastor Lain Teel officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.
cancer.org. Upcoming Events Graveside 2018 JUL 9. 09:30 AM Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy.
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