J.W. Catchings, 88, Waco TX, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018 after a prolonged illness. James is survived by his wife Betty, Lacy Lakeview TX, daughter Donna, Slidell LA, son Michael, Debary FL, daughter, Rebecca, Clovis CA, brother Billy, Indianapolis IN, with numerous extended family in the central Texas area. James was a retiree of General Tire and M&M Mars in Waco TX. James served proudly in the US Air Force as a Staff Sergeant (1948-1953). James' grandchildren include Christopher Catchings, Winston Salem NC, Justin Catchings, Munich Germany, Ryan Catchings, Winston Salem NC, Daniel Reddehase, Brea CA, and Jennifer Reddehase, Clovis CA. Services will be held at Bellmead Funeral Home on Friday, January 12, 2018 at 5:00 PM. Please sign the online guest book at www.bellmeadfuneralhome.com