James Bookout

James was born on February 4, 1931 in Dallas, Texas to William and Marie Bookout. He married Dorothy Randolph on April 20, 1957. He was a devoted Husband, Father, and Friend. James will be greatly missed.

He served in the US Army during the Korean War (1951-1953) serving most of his tour in Germany.

James worked in various positions for Continental Emsco, in both Dallas and Houston retiring after over 40 years of service.

James’ hobbies over the years included restoring and driving antique cars, model railroading, treasure hunting, and beer can collecting. He was also a member of the Lone Star Chapter and the Space City Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society where he and his wife won numerous blue ribbons for their flowers.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Bookout & Marie Slama Bookout and his wife, Dorothy Randolph Bookout.

Survivors include his son Paul Bookout and wife Phyllis of Hempstead Texas; daughter Beth Pitts and husband Richard of Tennessee Colony, Texas; son James (Jimmy) Bookout of Houston, Texas; a brother, Bill Bookout and his wife Emma of Riverside, Texas and a sister, Jeanene Lothridge and her husband Don of Riverside, Texas, and his grandchildren: Trever Bookout & Tristen Bookout.

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In Memory of Our Dad

If I could write a story
It would be the greatest ever told
Of a kind and loving father
Who had a heart of gold

I could write a million pages
But still be unable to say,
Just how much I love and miss him
Every single day

I will remember all he taught me
I'm hurt but won't be sad
Because he'll send me down the answers
And he'll always be MY DAD