James Valentine

James Valentine, age 87, of Dallas, formerly of Waco, passed away late Sunday afternoon, July 1, 2018 at Rowlett Health Center in Rowlett. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2018 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Terry McElrath officiating. Military Graveside Rites will follow at Bold Springs Cemetery, conducted by the West Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. James was born October 1, 1930 in Abbott the son of Willie and Clemmie (Hill) Valentine. He attended schools in West and was a graduate of West High School prior to attended 4-C Business College in Waco. He served his country with the United States Navy during the Korean War. On May 23, 1952 he was united in marriage to Patsy Tunmire in West. James worked for M&M Mars in Waco, where he made Snickers and Skittles prior to retiring in 2002. He previously worked for Pure Milk Company, William's Drug Store and Ward's Drug Store. He was a member of the Beverly Hills Baptist Church. James enjoyed fishing, hunting, working with wood and eating ice cream. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. James is preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Ruth Sullivan and Elizabeth Meisell; brothers, Aubrey and Arliss Valentine; and a sister, Mabel Valentine. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Patsy Valentine; a son, James Carl Valentine and wife Tiffany; a daughter, Beverly Six and husband Scott; son-in-law, Rodney Meisell; grandchildren, Shannon Russell, Robert Meisell, Jeremy Sanders, Karen Lamkin, Shaun Valentine, Matthew Valentine, Andrew Valentine, Taylor Valentine, Randy Valentine, Audrey Pollard and Marc Pettersen; great grandchildren, Cody, Madison, Recina, Zoe, Kairi, Grayson, Levi, Madysen, Kayden and Kayne; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers are Marc Pettersen, Matthew Valentine, Andrew Valentine, Robert Meisell, Randy Valentine and Jeremy Sanders. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.