James Thomas Wayland

July 29, 1950 - July 5, 2016

Mission- James Thomas Wayland, 66, of Mission, Texas joined his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 5th, 2016. James was born in El Paso, Texas on June 29th, 1950 to James R. and Geraldine Stanley Wayland. He graduated from Sharyland High School in 1968. James was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather to all his family. He enjoyed his days and time while teaching the youth of the community his passions of science and basketball. James additionally enjoyed his time rejoicing in his faith while attending Calvary Baptist Church in McAllen, Texas. James is survived by his wife of 37 years Cynthia D. Wayland, daughter Kimberly Taylor of Edinburg,Texas, and 2 granddaughters, Daienera and Alysa Brookshire, son Derrick Wayland and wife Amanda Wayland of Madisonville, Texas, 2 grandsons, Justin Wayland and Darian Wayland. James is also survived by his mother Geraldine Wayland- Bird of Mission, Texas, brother Thomas Wayland of Mission, Texas, brother William Wayland of Reno, Nevada, sister Joelia Barbee and husband Terry Barbee of Weslaco, Texas, sister Marie Herberlein and husband James Herberlein of Grand Island, New York, and Nanette Cameron and husband Bill Cameron of McAllen, Texas. A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date.