James E.Belton Jr. “JJ”

James E.Belton Jr. “JJ”


James “JJ,†38 of Brownsville Texas, devoted son, father, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Valley Baptist Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Brownsville, Texas on July 24, 1978. JJ enjoyed fishing, barbequing, spending time with his family, friends, and his beloved cat Bob.

He is survived by his wife Jessica, daughters Dorian & Maddy, parents James & Frieda Belton, sister Antira (Omar) Zamora, nieces, nephews, great niece & great nephew, aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family would like to thank all of the nursing staff and treatment teams on the 3rd floor medical, 2nd floor telemetry, SICU 7 MICU units at Valley Baptist Medical Center. A special thank you to Dr. Jesus Ortiz for his care and compassion for JJ.

There will be a memorial service held on Sunday, October 16, 2016 from 4-8 p.m. with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, October 17, 2016 at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church.

24 Comments

  • Mandee Wehmeyer Posted October 12, 2016 3:09 pm

    You will be missed and you were definitely loved in this world. God just needed you to come home and be with him and all the angels. Will continue to pray for peace for the family.
    We love you.

  • Kimberly Dale Posted October 12, 2016 3:10 pm

    My condolences to the family

  • Roberto maxwell Posted October 12, 2016 3:23 pm

    So sorry my friend

  • Bettina Gomez Posted October 12, 2016 3:31 pm

    You will always be remembered as and amazing Dad and a one of a kind personality. I was blessed to have been your friend. Till we meet again friend. Love and prayers from the Gomez family.

  • Rebecca Reyes Posted October 12, 2016 3:45 pm

    Rest in peace, dear friend.

  • Dora Shilvock Posted October 12, 2016 3:46 pm

    My condolences to family. I was his school nurse at Central Intermediate and he was my son Dennis Clinch best friends. My thoughts and prayers.

  • Jill & Rob McLaughlin Posted October 12, 2016 4:00 pm

    May happy memories of good times together bring comfort to all. So hard to believe that less than a year ago he was celebrating with us at Lisa & Ben’s wedding.
    God’s Blessings, Peace and HOPE!

  • Brandon Fontenot Posted October 12, 2016 4:03 pm

    I extend my deepest sympathy to the family. James will be remain in my thoughts and prayers.

  • Alex montano Posted October 12, 2016 4:52 pm

    My good old high school friend James Edward Belton. I remember you from Hanna high school. You were always a smart and loving person. I haven’t seen you since high school. Because as we all become adults and we all go our separate ways to adulthood. Im so sorry to hear that you are gone.It is really sad for me. My condolences to the Belton family may you rest in peace James. Your old friend Alejandro Montano. All the way from New york city.

  • Rachel Partida Posted October 12, 2016 4:59 pm

    My Deepest Condolences to the Belton Family.

  • Daniel perez Posted October 12, 2016 6:05 pm

    R.i.p my brother. You will be missed dearly.

  • Nora Martinez Posted October 12, 2016 8:10 pm

    My condolences to the Belton family…rip

  • Jo Anne Belton De Leon Posted October 12, 2016 8:31 pm

    I will always love you Buzz Lightyear…Aunt Jo Jo

  • Chris Soto Posted October 12, 2016 8:34 pm

    My deepest condolences go out to you and your family… I’m so sorry for your loss, Jessica…

  • Yolanda Posted October 12, 2016 8:40 pm

    My sincere condolences Jimmy and Frieda and family. You will remain in my prayers.

    Yolanda Uranga
    San Antonio, TX

  • Joe Ortiz Posted October 12, 2016 8:57 pm

    May you rest in peace my friend. You will be missed. Till we meet again.

  • Blanca Cortinas Posted October 12, 2016 11:04 pm

    Prayers for healing and love to you and your family. May he rest in peace.

    -The Cortinas Family (Blanca, Leia, Liliana, and Lucas)

  • Sylvia Gomez Posted October 13, 2016 6:09 am

    I remember you as a young child. My sincerest condolences to the the Belton family. RIP, dear JJ. Love, Sylvia

  • Yolanda Posted October 13, 2016 7:40 am

    Keeping you in my prayers.

  • Maggie Atkinson Posted October 13, 2016 10:43 am

    So sorry for your loss. Blessings going your way.

  • Geraldine Baldwin Posted October 13, 2016 12:58 pm

    My prayers and blessings to your family and friends.

  • Layla Trevino Posted October 15, 2016 4:25 pm

    Prayers to all of you. My condolences.

  • Adrian Pedraza Posted October 16, 2016 11:05 am

    Our Deepest Condolences to James and Frieda Belton and Family.
    We have been praying were since we got word of his medical condition. James and Frieda as parents this one of the hardest things you must go through and that is loosing one of our children. We can not understand why thing happen. Rest assure that our love ones is heaven were waiting for him and his in a better place and not suffering. May JJ rest in peace and the Good Lord keep the Belton Family together. Please let us know if you need anything , even if it just to talk. Love always your cousins Adrian & Mary Pedraza.

  • Teri Coronado Posted October 16, 2016 1:07 pm

    Judge Belton, I am truly sorry for your loss. Although, I did not know your son, I know you. I am sure he was like you in kindness and compassion. May the Lord grant us peace and strength as you go through this difficult time.
    Always, Teri.

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