James Carroll Wall, 81, of Austin, died peacefully at home on February 14, from complications of Alzheimer’s. James was born In the original Brackenridge Hospital to T.B. and Mildred Wall on May 4, 1943. He spent his childhood in Austin, where he earned the Boy Scout Order of the Arrow, and graduated from McCallum High School. He served in Vietnam in the Army in the 127th Military Police in 1966. He graduated from the University of Texas in 1972 with a degree in Civil Engineering. Following graduation, he was employed by the Texas Department of Transportation, where he was a Bridge Design Engineer for 37 ½ years.

James was a kind, patient and determined person, a civic servant and family man. He married, Gayle Worcester in 1973 and raised her sons, Ronn and Mike as his own. They also had twin daughters Carole and Loretta in 1975. James was always involved in his children’s lives. He led their Scout troops and coached their baseball and soccer teams and always remembered their birthdays. He was a longtime member of St. George’s Episcopal Church where he served in many capacities. He was a lifelong blood donor and for relaxation enjoyed square dancing and round dancing. He also loved to watch Gunsmoke and the Texas Longhorns and the Houston Texans.

James is survived by his devoted wife Gayle, his stepsons, Ronn and his wife, Sue; and Mike, and his wife, Alet; his daughters Carole and Loretta; his brother Charles Wall and his wife Janie, his sister Ginny Hein and her husband Gary, and his son by informal adoption Jim Doerr. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, four great grandchildren and his nephews Chuck and Kevin Wall, Michael Blair and Gary Hein, Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents and his granddaughter Amber Grace. The family extends gratitude for the excellent care provided by Blue Water Homecare and Hospice, and especially to Lauren Garcia, his dedicated caregiver.

Funeral services will be Saturday, March 1 at 2 p.m. at St. George’s Episcopal Church 4301 North I-H 35, Please join the family for a celebration of his life at the reception following in Kleberg Hall. Kleberg is the second building southeast of the church building, or it can be accessed directly at 1200 Ardenwood Road. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Learning Bridge (https://learningbridgetx.org), to St. George’s Episcopal Church (https://www.sgchurch.org) or to a charity of your choice.

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