James Wade Eaves, of Pearland and formerly of the Brazosport area, was born December 12, 1932 in Beaumont, Texas to Cecile (Porter) and James Wade Eaves Sr. and passed away January 11, 2013 in Houston, Texas at the age of 80 years and 29 days. He enjoyed playing golf and his puppies. He worked in industrial sales and retired from Gulf Supply Company, Bracon Supply & Lawson Products. He is preceded in death by his parents and a son, Scott Eaves. He is survived by his wife Patti Eaves; sons, James Eaves, Bret Eaves and his wife Pam; daughter, Suzanne Eaves Jeansonne; stepchildren, Benny Lowery and his wife Cindy, Tina Goe and her husband Howard; sister, Carolyn Morgan and her husband Frank; nephew, David Theobold and his wife Jane; grandchildren, Casey, Ross, Ryan, Kara, Angie, Anthony, Lindsey, Josh; precious great grandchildren, cousins and friends.