James Marshall Pursley

James Marshall Pursley, 81, of Coldspring, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 26, 2016, at the First Baptist Church of Coldspring with burial following at Pine Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, at the church. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Coldspring.

James was born January 14, 1935 in New Waverly, to parents; Lonzie Frank and Reba Mae White Pursley, and a lifelong resident of Coldspring. He was a graduate of Milby High School and a retired correctional officer. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, camping, and horses.

Mr. Pursley was preceded in death by his parents and sons: Lonnie W. Pursley and James A. Pursley. He is survived by his wife of 25 years: Donna Kay West Pursley of Coldspring, daughters: Pamela L. Pursley of Deer Park, Amanda Pursley Martin and husband Todd of Round Rock, stepson: Michael Holder of Oklahoma, stepdaughter: Michelle Nwajagu and husband Nonso and their son Obinna Nwajagu of Baltimore, Maryland, daughter-in-law: Ellen Pursley of Livingston, brother: Ray E. Pursley of Baytown, mother-in-law: Beth West of Coldspring, grandchildren: James W. Pursley, Justin W. Pursley, Ashlee M. Pursley, Cory Pursley, Brent W. “Goobie” Pursley, step grandchildren: Crystal Reneau, Michael Holder, Jr., and Michelle Brown, nine great-grandchildren with one on the way, special friends: Bula Jones and Crystal Terry, other relatives and friends.


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