James Cupp

James L. Cupp, age 79, of Whitney passed away on November 30, 2013 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, December 2, 2013 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Whitney. Officiating will be the Rev. Fred Parker with burial to follow at Whitney Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 PM Sunday, December 1, 2013 at the funeral home.

James was born on February 24, 1934, in Colorado City, Texas to Barney and Rosa (Kelley) Cupp. On May 14, 1952, he married Vera Long in Colorado City. He served in the National Guard prior to serving in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict

James loved the outdoors; he enjoyed fishing and camping and was an avid animal lover and Dallas Cowboy fan. He also enjoyed building all types of things and above all he had an unconditional love for his family. James was a member of the United Pentecostal Church, the Whitney V.F.W. Post and the Disabled American Veterans.

Preceding him in death were his parents and sisters, Doris Mize and Patsy McCarty. Survivors include his wife, Vera Cupp; children, Rhonda Gary and husband, Kevin of Odessa and Terri Ross and husband, Robert of Whitney; sister, Elaine Lawler; five grandchildren including James Lollar and wife, Maggie, Brandie Patterson, Chelsye Gary, and Brittanie Meador, all of Odessa, and Natalie Lewis and husband, Joseph of Whitney; ten great-grandchildren, Hunter, Paige, Jyrian, Jayden, Brooklynn, Jaimee, Jimmy, Sullivan, Brooke, and Logan.

Memorials may be made to Providence Hospice, PO Box 573, Whitney, TX 76692.

Funeral Service

10:00 AM. ,Monday, December 2, 2013
Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney
201 North Bosque Whitney, TX 76692

Visitation

4:00 - 6:00 PM ,Sunday, December 1, 2013
Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney
201 North Bosque Whitney, TX 76692