John Alexander James Jr. ’39

On Jan. 23, 2002, Jesse died from complications of Parkinson's disease. He lived in San Antonio, where he was born and where he returned when he retired in 1979 after nearly 40 years with DuPont Co. Arriving from Choate, Jesse was an active participant in the creation of our fictitious classmate, Eph di Kahble. He later earned his chemical engineering master's from MIT. At DuPont he was involved with the design and startup of many chemical processes in a number of locations. He was a member of the Order of the Alamo, Sons of the Republic of Texas, and St. Mark's Episcopal Church.

Preceded in death by Veseva, his wife of 20 years, he is survived by his sons John A. III and Philip C., two grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. We extend to them our sincere sympathy.

The Class of 1939