James Donald Zgarba

James Donald "Jim" (PawPaw) Zgarba, 84, of Danbury, beloved husband and loving father and grandfather, passed from this life on December 12, 2018. He was blessed with a long and happy life and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Jim was born March 25, 1934 on the Zgarba Family Farm to August Joseph and Ella Sebesta Zgarba. While he retired from Dow Chemical in 1984 after 31 years of service in the Polyethylene Department, throughout his life he found his real passion in farming, ranching, gardening, welding, carpentry, and was a creative artist and inventor. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, traveling and spending time with his family. He was known by friends and family for his steadfast generosity and willingness to help anyone at any time at whatever was needed. He is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Margie Zgarba; son, James Donald "Don" Zgarba, Jr. and wife, Pam; son, Travis Zgarba; daughter, Cheryl Scott and husband, Steve; son, Rex Zgarba and husband, David Davalos; 5 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; sister, Helen Tribble, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 4:00-5:00 pm with Wake Service to follow, Sunday, December 16th at Palms Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am, Monday, December 17 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Angleton, with Fr. Victor Perez officiating. Interment will be in Danbury Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers are Steve Scott, David Davalos, Nathan Zgarba, Jeremy Zgarba, Tom Sujack, Marcus Vandorvec, Craig McDonald, and Marty Stulberg. Service Details. Visitation When Sunday, December 16th, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm Notes Memorial/Wake Service at 5:00 p.m. Text Directions Send directions to the event directly to your phone Phone Number: Send Email Directions Get directions to the event directly to your inbox Email Address: Send Email Service When Monday, December 17th, 2018 10:00am Officiant Father Victor Perez Text Directions Send directions to the event directly to your phone Phone Number: Send Email Directions Get directions to the event directly to your inbox Email Address: Send Email Interment Location St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery Address 11th Street DANBURY, TX 77515