James "Jim" F. Burkholder

Spring, Texas – Mendietta Community- Bess, Texas
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James “Jim” F. Burkholder, 77 years of age, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at the end of a Hail Mary surrounded by his loving family. Jim graduated with a master’s degree in Geology from Memphis State University in Memphis, Tennessee. He retired from Noble Energy in 2004.
My beloved is now in heaven with our Carla, Momo, Popo, and his momma and daddy. My Jim was the perfect son, husband, father, uncle, and friend to so many loved ones.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years; Teresa Benavides Burkholder, one brother; David Burkholder, two sisters; Mary B. Hatcher, and Nancy Jean Burkholder, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law.

Active Pallbearers: Santiago "Jimmy" Garcia Sr., Raul Camilo Garcia Jr., Victoriano "Vick" Casas III, Joshua Ryan Benavides, Victor "Michael"  Benavides, and Ruben Benavides.

Visitation will begin Friday, June 21, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home in San Diego with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church in San Diego. Burial to follow at The Benavides Family Cemetery, CR 103 North of San Diego, Mendietta Community- Bess, Texas.
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Knights of Columbus in Spring, Texas will plan a service for Jim at a later date.
 
Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home, Inc. entrusted with the arrangements.

Condolences for the family can be left at www.mauropgarcia.com