Jim was a member of the 1967 recruiting class that participated in all 30 games of the winning streak that started in 1968 and ended in the 1971 Cotton Bowl. He participated on one high school state finalist, and two national championship teams converting his leadership on the football field to winning in his professional, family, and community life. His obituary is below and his picture on the right Jim is the very first one top left. The photos on this poster were sorted alphabetically by last name.
Guest Book
"Jan, Jerry and David, Jim was a special friend to me for over 50 years. We had many great times together as engineering students and Longhorn teammates. I'll always cherish the memories of Jim and already miss him. Jim was committed to his faith and we know he is now in a better place without any physical limitations. Syd Keasler"
– Syd Keasler, Friend, Richardson, TX, Nov 10, 2018
"To all the Achilles family, especially my dear friend of over 30 years, Jan......my deepest sympathies on the loss of your brother, Dad and grandfather. He lived a wonderful life and will be in your hearts always. Pam Schneidewind"
– Pam Schneidewind, Friend, Plano, TX, Nov 09, 2018
"A great man that will be deeply missed. I will always be grateful to Jim and Jerry for welcoming me so warmly as a new member of Great Hill's CC in 1992. Jim was never without a kind word or funny story. A friendship I will cherish forever."
– Rick Toth, Friend, Austin, TX, Nov 09, 2018
"Jan, Jerry and David, our sympathies to you at this difficult time.
May God grant you peace and comfort. Many fond memories of
Jim from Balcones Little League."
– Monroe and Eleanor Krause, Pflugerville, TX, Nov 09, 2018
"Jan, so sorry to hear if Jim's passing. He was one of my favorites. I smile today remembering all the fun we had at the rodeo and in Vegas with you two. He was a great man and I fell blessed to have been part of his life and he of mine for a time. He taught me a lot and made me laugh! Hugs to you all!"
– Linda Raven Dubuisson, Friend, Blanco, TX, Nov 11, 2018
"You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I was a freshman at SBHS when we went to state and I remember what a great football player and person Jim was. Janet Edwards Landry"
– Janet Landry, Acquaintance, Houston, TX, Nov 11, 2018
Jan, I was so sorry to hear about Jim. He was truly one of the good ones. He was a person we all looked up to in college. Although our paths didn't cross at UT, I watched him play and was proud of our friendship. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers."
– Marsha Davies Parker, Friend, Houston, TX, Nov 11, 2018
"Jim was a member of the 1967 recruiting class that participated in all 30 games of the winning streak that started in 1968 and ended in the 1971 Cotton Bowl. He participated on two national championship teams and converted his Longhorn success to winning in his professional, family, and community life."
– Billy Dale, Classmate, Austin, TX, Nov 11, 2018
"So sorry for your loss. He was a great guy in football and as a person in high school"
– Catherine Bond, Friend, Waller, TX, Nov 10, 2018
Jan, this is Linda Hudson from Spring Branch High School. Jim and I were friends throughout high school and served on Student Council for our four years there. Carol Needham was my best friend and I dated Jim Dawes, a fellow member of the football team with Jim. I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Jim was always a good friend and a good person. I pray for peace for you and yours and am truly saddened by your loss.
Best wishes,
Linda Hudson"
– LINDA HUDSON, Friend, FAYETTEVILLE, TX, Nov 11, 2018
"You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I was a freshman at SBHS when we went to state and I remember what a great football player and person Jim was. Janet Edwards Landry"
– Janet Landry, Acquaintance, Houston, TX, Nov 11, 2018
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