With great sadness we announce the passing of Mr. James A. Almond. Mr. Almond suffered a stroke on January 17, 2016 and passed away on January 22, 2016. Jim was born June 20, 1936 in Albemarle, N.C. to Milas and Blanche Almond. He was a graduate of Stanly High School, N.C. State, and SMU in Electrical Engineering. Jim had a long successful career with Texas Instruments in Dallas and Johnson City, Tennessee. While in Dallas, he and Frances used their vacation time to take high school kids with Methodist Youth Fellowship, in the summer, to the Appalachian Mountains. They spread the gospel and repaired homes of the very poor that had nothing to give in return but gratitude. He also served for many years at the Allen Senior Center, Meals on Wheels, and Wednesday night Men’s Bible Study at Stonebriar Community Church. Jim’s life was characterized by his Christ like willingness to serve others by putting other people’s needs ahead of his own.
He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-six years Frances Almond of Allen, TX; children, Jim and Trina Almond of Oak Point, TX, Janet and Jeff Cady of Colleyville, TX, and Jeff and Yasmin Almond of Boise, ID; grandchildren, Reed Almond, Caroline Almond Malone, Cole Almond, Callie Cady Hickman, Alton Cady, Christine Almond, and Cammie Almond; brother, Donald Almond; and sister, Judy Troutman.
Jim was preceded in death by his sister Linda McSwain.
A memorial service will be held at Stonebriar Community Church, 4801 Legendary Dr., Frisco, TX 75034 at 2:00 pm on Monday, February 1, 2016. The service will be held in Building B/Education Building which is on the east side of Legendary Dr.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Stonebriar Church or to the Salvation Army. Checks may be made payable to Stonebriar Community Church, in memory of James A. Almond or you may donate online at www.stonebriar.org/helping-others/giving. To donate to the Salvation Army, you can visit your local branch or go online to www.salvationarymy.org.
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