James C. Ringo passed away March 15, 2012 at the age of 79. He retired from the Department of Veterans Affairs in 1986. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He will be deeply missed by Evelyn, his wife of 56 years; daughter, Sandra Queen and husband Ron; son, Kenneth Ringo and wife Blanca; grandchildren, Stephanie and Ryan Queen and Shauncy and Ellis Ringo. Visitation will be Monday, March 19, 2012 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with a final period of visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 4213 Mangum Rd., Houston, Texas 77092. Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Houston National Cemetery, 10401 Veterans Memorial Dr. with a luncheon to follow at St. Ambrose Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to St. Ambrose Catholic Church stained glass fund.