James Edward Slovacek, Jr. Obituary (1963 - 2024)

James Edward Slovacek Jr, 61, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024. James was born in Houston, Texas on May 2, 1963, the son of James and Helen Slovacek. James grew up in the Sagemont area and attended J. Frank Dobie High School, graduating in 1981. After graduating high school, he went on to be in the automotive industry as a mechanic at Gay Pontiac while attending night school at San Jac to get his associates degree. He married Teresa Slovacek and had two daughters, Ceseli Slovacek-Bowen and Carli Hosler. After graduating college, he moved on to the industrial industry as an Operator at a Bayport facility. James suffered from Chrone’s Disease and had to take Medical Retirement in 2018. He then married his current wife, Virginia Slovacek. James was a family man, a great friend and neighbor, an amazing papa and he will truly be missed. He leaves behind to cherish his memory: Father, James Slovacek, Sr.; Wife, Virginia Slovacek; Daughters, Ceseli Slovacek-Bowen and Carli Hosler; Son-in-law, Christian Hosler; Step-sons,John & Joshua Grace; Granddaughters, Paislee Perkins and Freya Hosler; Brother, Paul Slovacek; Sisters, Kelly Slovacek and Krystal Bianchino, and other family members and friends, including numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. James is preceded in death by his Mother, Helen Jean Slovacek and Son-in-law, Clint Bowen. In his honor, there will be a celebration of life in the coming weeks. Details are still being determined.