James Vavra

James “Jimmy” Vavra was born on April 30, 1944, in Willcox, Texas, to Frank and Mary Vavra. He was a devoted husband, father, and “Pepaw” — not just to his own family, but to many others whose lives he touched. As the beloved patriarch of the Vavra family, Jimmy was a constant source of strength, wisdom, and unconditional love.

On December 29, 1962, Jimmy married the love of his life, Marie Nobles, and together they built a life in Bryan, Texas. They were blessed with five children and 62 years of marriage filled with love, hard work, and cherished memories.

Jimmy was a master mechanic with a true passion for restoring classic cars and vintage tractors. He worked forAlenco for 28 years and later at All Seasons for more than a decade,as well as running his own automotive business.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Vavra; brothers Henry and Jerry Vavra; sisters Pam Kyburz, Marie Brister, and Josephine Hill; his son, James “Jimbo” Vavra; and his great-granddaughter, Haley Rasco.

Jimmy is survived by his wife, Marie Vavra; four children and their spouses — Sheila and Edwin Holland, Mark and Paige Vavra, Tina Vavra, and Adam and Niki Vavra; 14 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and his sister, Frankie Richardson.

The family extends their deepest gratitude to the Cancer Clinic — especially Dr. Erin Fleener, Dr. Jamie Pawlowski, Pam Criscitiello, and the dedicated staff of the Infusion Clinic — for their exceptional care, compassion, and support throughout Jimmy’s cancer journey.

Jimmy will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.

In lieu in of flowers, if you feel led to support the family during this time, a GoFundMe page has been set up to assist Marie Vavra at gofundme.com/f/jamesvavra