It is with great sadness the family of Jimmie Betancourt Jr, 63, announces he passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 22, 2020 in Houston, Texas. Jimmie was born September 29, 1956 to Jimmy Betancourt, Sr. and Janie Garcia in Sugarland, Texas.
In 1972, Jimmie began a long career in the Oil Field as a CNC Machinist, under the wing of his father. He stayed in the same field of work for more than 40 years. Jimmy loved to spend time with his family and friends. He was a sports fan and loved the Houston Astros.
Jimmie is survived by his common-law, Victoria Cantu; daughter, Melissa (Ramond) Reyes; daughter Jenny (Juan) Betancourt-Martinez; and daughter Valerie Betancourt; grandchildren, Steven Garcia and Rudy Reyes; Rocky Martinez; Nilanie, Lilly, and Pauline. Sisters, Cecilia Lim, Rose Mary Betancourt-Trevino, Cindy B. Perez, Laura Perez; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Richard Betancourt.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Bradshaw-Carter Memorial & Funeral Services, 1734 W. Alabama St. Houston, Texas from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.