James Richard Grubbs

Longtime Stillwater resident and business owner James Jim R. Grubbs passed away Sunday, October 7, 2007 in Houston, Texas. Jim was 60 years of age at his passing. He was born in Ada, Oklahoma November 4, 1946 to his parents James and Wanda Chapman Grubbs. Jim took Patricia Kerntke as his bride May 29, 1965 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He and Patricia have made Stillwater their home while raising two sons. Jim owned and operated Stillwater Paint and Body Shop. He enjoyed his work along with many hobbies. Jim loved to play the guitar, ride Harley motorcycles and making Indian crafts. He also enjoyed the outdoors; fishing was another great joy of his. Jims best time spent was with his family and hanging out with his good friends playing pool and singing karaoke. Also he was a long time member of the Stillwater Moose Lodge. Although Jim is no longer with us, his memory and legacy will be kept alive through the family and friends he leaves behind which include: His wife of 42 years: Patricia Grubbs of the home, Two sons: Shane and wife Sherryl Farthing of Perry, Oklahoma and Brett and wife Teri Grubbs of San Antonio, Texas, 1 Sister: Kathy Hopper and mother Wanda Grubbs of Sapulpa, Oklahoma. And 6 grandchildren. Jim is preceded in death by his father and brother: Paul Ray Taylor. Funeral Services will be held 9:00 AM Friday October 12, 2007 at St. Johns University Parish with Father Stewart Crevcoure officiating. Interment will follow the service at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Online condolences and guestbook are available at pmcfh.com