Jim Newman Scarborough

Jim Newman Scarborough, age 100, went home to meet his Lord and Savior on November 25, 2006. He was born November 15, 1906 to John Holland and Sudie Newman Scarborough in the community of Augusta, TX. He was the middle child of thirteen children. Mr. Scarborough, known to many as “Mr. Jim”, lived a full and happy life. He loved his wife, Clara, and daughter, Ann, with unfailing devotion. He believed in his salvation from Jesus Christ and was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church since 1936. Mr. Jim began his business life in Huntsville in the mid-1920’s after finishing school at Huntsville High School. His first job was as a shoe salesman for The Grand Leader Dry Goods store on the square in Huntsville. It was there that he met his beloved wife, Clara Harding, and they were married on September 29, 1929. He soon decided to go into business for himself and he joined his good friend, Sam Robbins, in the automobile business. Eventually, he owned his own car dealership. He was a true entrepreneur. He, at one time, owned the Dairy Queen franchise, the Huntsville Frozen Food Locker, the Huntsville Livestock Commission Co. and several apartment units. He always loved his cattle and still owned a few into his 80’s. He was a member of the Huntsville City Council from 1941 until 1950. He was presented an award by the HHS Future Farmer’s of America Chapter for his support and interest in that organization. He was a lifetime member and supporter of the Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce. He helped found the original Walker County Fair and was a supporter and Silver Spur member of the current Fair Association. Mr. Scarborough was a mentor to many young businessmen and enjoyed a lifetime friendship with many of them. He was friendly and personable and loved people. He always had a good story to tell about some experiences of his long life. He is predeceased by his parents, his wife of 73 years, Clara Harding Scarborough, and all twelve of his siblings. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Ann and Bill Hodges; granddaughter and husband, Leslie and Andrew Whitmire; grandson and wife, Jim and Melissa Hodges; grandchildren Katie and Bryce Whitmire and Austin, Tyler and Alexandra Hodges; and several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank Len Gano for her devoted and loving care of Mr. Jim in the last few years of his life. She will always be a member of our family. Pallbearers will be Todd Armstrong, Tom Freeman, Bobby Hollis, Jack Kyle, Marvin Kayse and Richard Gano. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 28, 2006 from 5:00 – 7:00pm at the Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home. Services will be Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 3:00pm at the First Baptist Church, Huntsville with Rev. Carrol Williams officiating. For those desiring to do so, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Senior Adult Ministry or Hungarian Mission. The family would appreciate receiving remembrances from any who had an association with him or a story about him. Those remembrances and condolences may be made on-line at www.shmfm.com.

Jim Newman Scarborough

November 15, 1906 - November 29, 2006