James Martin Dworaczyk, 69, of Seadrift passed away at home on Sunday, October 7, 2012 after a short battle with cancer. His loving wife Peggy was by his side.

James was born August 30, 1943 in Long Mott, Texas to the late Bernard Joseph Dworaczyk and Veronica Pawlik Dworaczyk. James and Peggy were married February 24, 1968 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Port Lavaca. He was in his 17th year serving as Calhoun County Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace. He worked as a custom hay baler and cattle rancher. Some of his hobbies included reading the Bible, fishing, hunting, watching Calhoun High School football and softball. James was a member of the First Baptist Church of Indianola.

James is survived by his spouse Peggy Jordan Dworaczyk of Seadrift; children, Jordan Dworaczyk (Julia) of Port Lavaca, Nicole Amason (Jayson) of Seadrift, Courtne Thurkill (Carlos) of Seadrift; grandchildren: Jayseigh and Chase Amason, Brittany and Jordan Dworaczyk, Steven Menchaka, Logan and Taylor Chavana; siblings: Helen Thomas of Port Lavaca, Charlotte (George) Sartor of Victoria, Veronica (WA) Henderson of Seadrift, Bernard (Jimmie Joyce) Dworaczyk of Seadrift, Archie (Patricia) Dworaczyk of Rock Springs, Frank (Jane) Dworaczyk of Austin, Marty (Brenda) Dworaczyk of Port Lavaca, Barbara (Tom) Vivion of Blessing; 51 nieces and nephews; 95 great-nieces and nephew, and many loving friends and neighbors.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Bernadine Alexander.

A memorial service was held October 13 at First Baptist Church in Port Lavaca, Reverend Frank Boldt officiating. Pallbearers were: Tommy Henderson, Howard Shafer, Russell Cady, George Palmer, T.J. Blevins, and Arnold Frank. Honorary Pallbearers: Judges James Duckett, Hope Kurtz, Gary Noska, and Nancy Pomykal; Law Enforcment Officers of Calhoun County and the Department of Public Safety, Freeman Dierlam, Ronnie Hodges, Butch Hodges, Jr. Lambright and Ricky Carter.

Memorials: First Baptist Church, Indianola; Hospice of South Texas.