James Louis Neighbors Jr.
James Louis Neighbors Jr., 86, a resident of Pearland, TX passed away on March 19th, 2021. James (Bubba) worked in the oil and gas industry for 39 years. He was born in Houston, TX but resided in Pearland TX for the past 42 years. Bubba was an avid sports fan. He played baseball all through his youth and into his adult life. Bubba rarely missed an Astros game and enjoyed following the Rockets and Texans as well. His retirement years were spent on the golf course with good friends and working in his yard. Bubba and his wife Patsy loved to travel the USA and made many trips to Colorado and Wyoming to see wildlife and the beautiful Rocky Mountains.
James is survived by his wife Patsy, his daughter Paula Donnella and her husband Jay, his daughter in law Cindy Neighbors and five grandchildren; Troy Neighbors, Tana Neighbors, Hayley Donnella Woods, Heather Donnella, Jayla Donnella and four great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents James Louis Neighbors and Georgie Neighbors, his son James Louis Neighbors III and his sister Lou Ellen Magers.
In lieu of flowers the family asked that memorials be made to the Sagemont Church N-Vision Youth Project.
Heartfelt condolences Patsy, Paula and extended family. Bubba was a kind and strong family man and great friend to our family for many, many years. Loved seeing him and spending time together on the golf course. Praying for your strength.
God bless each of you.
Alan Cawley and family
Thank you, Allen.
Patsy,
I recently found out that Bubba passed away and I want to
express my condolences. Seeing his name brought back so
many memories of our youth in the old neighborhood. Both
of you were blessed to find each other and have such a good
life together.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember shrimp boils and well digging on Arendale. My love to all the family.
Cynthia Peckham Long
Thank you, Cindy. The Arendale years are also fondly remembered by our family, and thevPeckhams were a huge part of that. My best to your family.
Thank you, Cindy. Those and many others are fond remembrances of our Arendale years. You and your family are always close in our hearts.
Our heartfelt sympathy goes to you, Patsy, and your family. Bubba and you were the most wonderful neighbors to me for the past 25 years – so many wonderful memories: bats, ducks, owls, Christmas lights, freezes, storms, “Owl Watching Society”, etc – I loved them all! I thank you, both, for all of these memories and more.
There is a huge hole in Jerry’s and my world with the loss of Bubba. His strength, integrity, character, willingness to help everyone and friendliness will always be remembered.
We love you,
Jerry and Betty
Thank you for all of that, Betty. I am at Paula’s right now, but hope to come home over the weekend.
Paula Neighbors and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Father Paula and Husband Patsy. I knew him to be a loving husband and father so proud of you Paula. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
Vic, Holly, Logan & Blair Schaefer
Thank you, Vic — we appreciate hearing from you.
Paula and Patsy
Remembering Bubba as my elk hunting pardner, Paula, struct by hunger for a B & B , for Patsy who always helped her neighbors regardless of the chore, and J. L. for drumming up people to play ball. Their family and our family was as close as families could get. When the Good Lord introduced me to the Neighbors, I feel I was so richly blessed. As good a friend as Bubba was to me I know how much he will be missed by all. If I am lucky we shall meet again on the mountain for our last elk hunt. If I can be of any help to your family, please let me know. #936-444-3551
Bubba was a true friend, traveling companion, and hunting pardner and he will be surely missed. Our families have such fond memories Paula with her “hunger done struck this child, a need to go to Baskins and Robbins, Patsy who unselfishly helped her neighbors at any time it was needed, and J.L. who gathered all the men together to “lets play ball”. My life was truly blessed when our families grew up together. My sympathy to you, Patsy and Paula.
Mrs. Neighbors and Paula: I am very sorry to hear of Mr . Neighbors passing. I know that Our Lord and Saviour has welcomed him into heaven with open arms,as he was a true and faithful christian servant. I was truly blessed to have been able to hunt for many years in my childhiod with J. L. and Mr. Neighbors many fond memories. May the Lord bless you and your family. Heartfelt condolences, Christopher W. PECKHAM
Good memories on Arendale where we were all good neighbors and had so
much fun. The guys and gals on the baseball mound battling it out. These
were fun times that will never be forgotten and there was so much love on
Arendale knowing we were like a big Happy Family.
These times are missed and Bubba will be missed too.
Prayers to Patsy and your families.
Patsey so sorry for your loss-I truly will miss him
Patsy, Chuck and I only today heard of Bubba’s passing. Our condolences to you and your family. Such a super individual with a wonderful smile. Chuck so enjoyed his golfing and card buddy. We will miss him. Janice Cellier
Patsy,
I just found out today that Bubba had passed away and I want to express
my condolences. I have so many good memories of Bubba and his family.
We played basketball on his driveway more days than I can remember. Mr.
Neighbors bought one of the first televisions in the neighborhood and on
Friday nights there would be five or six of us sitting on the floor watching
the wrestling matches. I went to Port Isabel fishing with Bubba and Mr.
Neighbors a couple of times and had the best time. Well times have sure
changed but my good memories of Bubba never change.