Much too soon, God has called home, James L. Moffett, 52. James died on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at the home he shared with his mother in Gary, Tx.

James was born in La Marque, Texas, on July 28, 1970 to Richard and Gloria Jean Moffett. They lived in League City where he went to school until his graduation in 1988. He worked various jobs until starting his own landscaping business that operated successfully for 21 years. When his only son, Richard Joseph was four years old, James become a single parent. “R.J.” was the pride of his life and James gave his best to being a good parent. James focused on providing a home of faith, family and patriotism. In 2018, and after selling his business, James stepped in to become his mother’s primary caregiver. A duty of love that he willingly accepted. Working together they planned and carried out a lifelong dream to relocate to land purchased by his dad in East Texas. He cleared, mowed, pruned and planted while their new home took shape and in 2020 their move was completed. All the while James cared for his mother; self-teaching himself everything he could about her condition and learning the dynamics of in-home dialysis as a major part of her care. His loss will leave a huge void in her life and he will be sadly and greatly missed by her.

James is preceded in death by his father, Richard L. Moffett and his grandparents. He is survived by his loving mother, Gloria Jean Moffett of Gary; his son Sgt. Richard J. Moffett, currently stationed at Ft. Polk, Louisiana, a brother, Bobby Moffett of League City, numerous other relatives and a treasure of lifelong friends that he stayed connected with, some on a daily basis.

All who knew James share that he could talk more than anyone they knew. He was knowledgeable on any and many subjects much to the laughter and delight of those who knew him. He loved movies and would often repeat whole story lines and words from his favorites. James loved the outdoors and at an early age he learned how to hunt with his dad. He loved seeing and feeding wildlife, much more than the hunting. His passion for life was seen in his care of those he loved, the animals he took in and the wonderful home he brought to reality for his mother and son.

A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held on, Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 2:00pm at Crowder Funeral Home – DICKINSON LOCATION, 851 Hwy 517 W, Dickinson, Texas 77539. James’ remains will return with his mother and son to the East Texas woods that he so loved.