James Richard Moxham

Willis, Texas James Richard Moxham James R. Moxham, of Willis, Texas, passed away November 11, 2014 at 58 years of age. Jim fell and damaged his spleen which had to be removed and in his weakened condition caused by other ailments, did not survive the operation. Jim was the loving father of his son, Jason and wife Dawn of Sacramento, CA and daughters, Katy and Stacy Moxham of Willis, 2 grandsons and 3 granddaughters. He served in the U.S. Army as a helicopter mechanic and was honorably discharged in 1978 with the Rank of Sergeant. Jim earned his A&P license from Mt. San Antonio College. However, he excelled in hydraulics and utilized this knowledge as foreman for an oil company who specialized in the repair of equipment for oil rigs. He was an avid guitar player and a connoisseur of Jack Daniels Old #7. Jim's father, Major Cyril B. Moxham and two brothers, Daniel P. Moxham and Charles Edward Moxham of Horicon, WI preceded him in death. Jim and his wife of 25 years, Jo Ellen Moxham of Willis were separated but remained good friends. He is survived by his mother, Eugenia "Jean" (Montambeault) Moxham and her companion William Adams of Northfield. NH, two brothers, Paul D. Moxham of Horicon, WI, William Moxham and wife Nittha of Lorton, VA. Two aunts, Patricia Griffin of Tilton, NH, and Eva Montambeault of Manchester, NH, three uncles, David Montambeault and wife Sharon of Sunapee, NH, Richard Montambeault and companion Brenda Clark of Lochmere, NH , Leo Montambeault of Tilton, NH and three nephews. He also leaves his significant other, Lela Vance of Willis. According to Jim's wishes, a committal service, with military honors, will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 9:00 AM at the NH State Veteran's Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH. Local arrangements are under the care of William F. Smart, Sr, Memorial Home of Tilton, NH. Contributions may be made in Jim's name to the NH State Veterans Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 626, Concord, NH 03302-0626.