1926
2013
James Robert Goodrum, 86, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Austin, Texas. Jim was born on October 5, 1926 in Trinity, Texas to Felix and Eudora Goodrum. He was the big brother of Felix "Peebie" Goodrum, Jr. of Albuquerque, NM. He graduated from Lamar High School in Houston, Texas, and Texas A&M University with a degree in Architecture. He was a member of the Corp, served in the Air Force during WWII, and a longtime Elder of the First Presbyterian Church. He was a loving husband to his wife, Gail Skelton, and a loving father to his only daughter Barbara and her husband Henry Heil of Austin, Texas. He adored his granddaughters Allyson and Kendall Heil. The funeral service for Jim is to be conducted at 2:00 pm, Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home.
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April 4, 2013
Gail and family so sorry to hear about James Robert. We only heard today so we could not make any arrangements to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of grief. Love, Paula KayWhatley Spicher, Ellen Annette Whatley Jackson and Mike Whatley (James Robert's 2nd cousins)
April 3, 2013
GENE TANNER
SORRY TO HEAR JAMES PASSED. PEEBEE
GOODRUN WAS A FRATERNITY BROTHER OF
MINE AT UH. COULD THIS BE THE SAME??
April 3, 2013
Jim was a fine Christian man, a dedicated family man, and a talented architect. In 1964-1966 we were partners at Cole & Goodrum and neighbors on Jackwood Street in Meyerland, Houston. He was always professional, honest, productive and a proud Aggie.
Our condolences and prayers go out to his wife, Gail, and his family. R.I.P. Jim.
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