VAN NEST, JAMES E.

RIO GRANDE CITY – James E. VanNest, 82, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2005, at McAllen Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leland Stanford VanNest and Lucille Deavers VanNest; sister, Margie Cox; and son, Michael VanNest.

He is survived by his wife, Yolanda VanNest; son, James VanNest of San Antonio; step-daughter, Janie (Bibi) Vela; grandchildren, J. T. and Houston VanNest of Rio Hondo, Jose Alberto and Nialie Vela of Rio Grande City, and Michael VanNest Jr. of Del Rio.

Mr. VanNest served as a Border Patrol agent and retired as a U.S. Customs port director.

A memorial service will be held from 2 to 9 p.m. today, March 17, 2005, at the Sanchez Funeral Home Chapel of Rio Grande City.