James P "Jim" Heath, 89 of Denton, TX joined his beloved wife, Norma in heaven Tuesday morning, April 5th, 2016.
Jim was born on November 22, 1926 at home in Argyle, TX to John Pennington and Grace (McMakin) Heath. He married the love of his life, Norma Simpson in Houston, TX on August 15, 1947.
Jim graduated from Texas A & M and was an "Aggie" to the end. He had a career in the Army and retired as a Lt Colonel in the Reserves. He was also a Rural Route Mail Carrier in Argyle for 32 years retiring in 1985.
Jim was very active in Boy Scouts holding several volunteer positions and teaching courses at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, NM. He was a member of Optimist International and helped send numerous High School aged boys to Boys State. He was also a member of the American Legion. He spent many years hosting Local, Regional, State and National Americanism Oratorical contests which provided Scholarships to deserving students. He was a life-long member of Argyle United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his sons, Jimmy, and wife, Martha, of Havana, FL., John, and wife, Nellyne, of Denton and Sister-in-Law, Audrey Simpson of Brenham. He has 5 grandchildren, Patrick (Melodie), Joey, Jeni, Lisa Knight (Joe) and Jeffrey. He is also blessed with 3 great-grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, his wife Norma Simpson Heath and Brother-in-Law, Date Simpson Jr.
The family will receive friends at Mulkey Mason Funeral Home Friday, April 8th from 6pm to 8pm.
Services will be held at Argyle United Methodist Church in Argyle, Texas on Saturday, April 9th at 11am. Graveside services to followThe family wishes to thank Good Samaritan Denton Village Residents and Staff, Guardian Home Healthcare, Integrity Transitional Hospital and Solaris Hospice for all their loving care.
Memorials may be made to American Legion, the American Lung Association, or Argyle United Methodist Church. . On line condolences may be left at www.mulkeymasondenton.com.