James Boyd Whitfield
b. 7 May 1921, d. 23 January 2008
- Father: Theophilus William Whitfield b. 12 February 1899, d. 21 March 1960
- Mother: Unknown (?)
- James Boyd Whitfield was born on 7 May 1921 in Grimes County, Texas.
- Theophilus William Whitfield and Inez (?) appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Richards, Grimes County, Texas. Other members of the household included James Boyd Whitfield.
- In 1935, Theo and James Boyd Whitfield were living in Goose Creek, Harris County, according to the 1940 census.
- Theophilus William Whitfield appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Harris County, Texas. Other members of the household included James Boyd Whitfield.
- He was employed in the display department of a retail chain grocery, according to the 1940 census.
- He married Helen Frances Wood on 25 February 1945.
- James Boyd Whitfield died on 23 January 2008 at age 86 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.
- His wife Helen Frances Wood became a widow at his death.
- He was interred at Brookside Memorial Park, Houston, Harris County, Texas.
- The following appeared on 25 January 2008 in the Houston Chronicle: James Boyd Whitfield passed away peacefully January 23, 2008. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was a Pearl Harbor survivor. He was a Mason for more than 50 years and recently became a member of the Shriners. He is survived by: his loving wife of 62 years, Helen Frances Whitfield, son James Boyd Whitfield, Jr. and wife Sherry Daniels Whitfield, daughter Pat Anderson and husband Bill Anderson. He is also survived by granddaughter Amanda and husband Kerry, Jamie and husband Tony, Rhonda and husband James, and great granddaughter Madison. Visitation will be Friday, January 25, 2008 from 6-8 PM at Pat H. Foley, 1200 West 34th, Houston, TX 77018. Graveside services will be at Brookside Cemetery, Eastex Freeway, starting at 10:00 AM Saturday, January 26, 2008. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to a charity of your choice.
- Last Edited: 28 Sep 2012