His name was Jim.
He was a husband, a father, a grandfather, and a great-grandfather. And he was our friend. He was born on May 29, 1953 in Shamrock, TX.
He was born on May 29, 1953 in Shamrock, TX. Growing up, he helped his dad in the oil field, and loved hunting and fishing. He played football at Shamrock High School and traveled all over west Texas to play at other small schools. He loved his Uncle Kid and Aunt Lois and her amazing cooking and baking and enjoyed the time he spent on their farm in Shamrock. He went to school at Grayson College, where he
He went to school at Grayson College, where he met Teresa, the love of his life. Later on he attended what is now Texas A&M University in Commerce. He was a machinist tool and die maker and also a great mechanic. He was a hard worker and was willing to help anyone out at any point.
He was so proud of his two beautiful daughters, Jennie and Laura. And later, he was just as proud of his granddaughters and grandsons and his three “greats”. He so enjoyed watching the grands play sports.
He loved to drive-everywhere. He would rather drive to deliver payment on his bills than to use a stamp. But he never drove over the speed limit, well, at least not in his later years. His window sticker read; “Keep honking; I’m reloading.” If he saw anything on the road, he would stop to pick it up, whether it be
If he saw anything on the road, he would stop to pick it up, whether it be a broken fishing rod or a single size 12 boot. He thought that it might come in handy someday.
One of his hobbies was to cut firewood. He loved to have a warm, cozy fire burning in the fireplace at all times.
We fondly referred to him as “Junkyard Jim”. No matter what you needed, he would search for it at a junkyard, on the road, or at one of his many favorite spots to find things. He was a self-taught meteorologist with guidance from the WBAP broad
He was a self-taught meteorologist with guidance from the WBAP broadcasters.
He was a master brisket smoker and enjoyed cooking for family and friends. His toolbox was the equivalent of Mary Poppins’ bag. No matter what you
His toolbox was the equivalent of Mary Poppins’ bag. No matter what you needed: “I’ve got one of those out there in the toolbox.” He was one of those people who never met a stranger. He loved to talk
He was one of those people who never met a stranger. He loved to talk with people wherever he was.
He was preceded in death by his parents James and Estelle Colvin, and special uncles and aunts Kid and Lois Henderson, and Joe and Annie Henderson. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Teresa Colvin of Tom Bean, his daughters, Jennie Bullard and husband Jeremy of Gunter, and Laura Zagala and husband Jose of Ennis . He had 7 grandchildren: Jonathon Bullard and wife Jennifer of Olton, Megan Bolf and husband Justin of Melissa, Nick and Luke Bullard of Gunter, Marc Zagala of Lubbock, and Molly and Brian Zagala of Ennis. He also had 3 great grandchildren: Brooklyn, Becca, and Carson.
A Rosary will be said at 6:00 pm on Monday, April 11 at Waldo Funeral Home in Sherman, TX with family visitation to follow from 6:30-8:00 pm. The funeral mass will be on Tuesday, April 12th at 11:00 am at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Sherman, TX. Pallbearers are Jonathon Bullard, Justin Bolf, Marc Zagala, Nick Bullard, Luke Bullard, and Brian Zagala.
You may sign the online register book at waldofuneralhome.com
The family would like to extend a special thank you to his caregiver, Rhonda Withrow.
“He lived and laughed and loved and left.”
And we will miss him every day.
His name was Jim.
