James Beaver is survived by his mom, Ethelyn Sylestine (Livingston), wife Maureen (Livingston), his children Destiny and Rickey Martinez (Livingston), Santana Sylestine (Livingston), Solomon Sylestine (Livingston), Janessa Sylestine (Livingston), Jackson Langley (Livingston), and Micah and Casey Raley (Arkansas); siblings Rick and Belinda Sylestine (Livingston), Hilda and Dee Ray Pittman (Magnolia, Texas), Pamela Anderson (Livingston), Duane Alec (Livingston), and Carlos Alec (Livingston); his grandchildren: Ashlyn, Grayson, Arabella, Jorden, Brantley, Serenity, Sterling, Stanton, Stetson, Dawson, Kayden, Uriah, Mya, Sawyer and one more on the way; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is proceeded in death by his father and mother, brothers Gregory Sylestine, Jeffrey Alec, Mark Alec and Damon Alec, and grandson Maverick Sylestine.
Pall Bearers are Shaun Pittman, Jeremy Sylestine, Josh Sylestine, Roland Thompson, Derek Battise, Chad Alec, Kinney Alec, and Greg Cisna. Honorary Pall Bearers are Fose Broemer, Eldon Poncho, Delbert Johnson, Jim Price, Ron McKinney, Sigmar Hempel, and great-nephew Slade Williams.
Beaver was a member of the Alabama-Coushatta tribe and grew up on the Indian Reservation. He was a graduate of Livingston High School, class of 1983, and was a member of the Lions football, baseball, and basketball teams. He went on to play baseball for the College of the Ozarks, in Clarksville Arkansas. He worked as an electrician for more than 20 years. He played fast pitch softball as a pitcher for the Texas Indians. Beaver was a fancy/hoop dancer and performed in front of many crowds for schools and his tribe in his younger years. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play sports.
Condolences(7)
Ronnie Vincent
Onalaska,, TX Friday, September 18, 2020 Sorry to hear the passing of a good man.Had some really good times playing Basketball and Baseball with James at Livingston
He was fiery competitor you could always count on.
Our condolences to the Sylestine Family.
Ronnie
Claude "Beep" Baxter
Conroe, TX Friday, September 18, 2020 Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. James was always a pleasure to be around. I had the pleasure of catching James during our high school baseball career, and let me tell you that I wore more bruises from him than a hockey goalie. In our later years I had the pleasure of coaching girls fastpitch while coaching both of our daughters. Those were some great memories we shared together. RIP and may you watch over all of us until our eternity. You will never be forgotten and the memories we shared will last for ever. May God Bless your family. Santana my heart felt prayers go out to you.Lorraine
Conroe, TX Friday, September 18, 2020 James was a wonderful person and a character too. I worked with him for many years and he was always cheerful and ready to help. The world will greatly miss this wonderful person. My prayers and condolences to the family.Victoria Pryor
Livingston, TX Thursday, September 17, 2020 Sorry for the loss of a great man. He never went without giving you a hug. Prayers for your family.Becky Johnson
Temple, TX Thursday, September 17, 2020 James will be missed. His bear hugs were the best.Rhonda Martin Petrosky
Columbus, TX Thursday, September 17, 2020 Prayers for peace and comfort to James' family.Casandra Kimble
Grapeland, TX Thursday, September 17, 2020 My prayers and thoughts are with all the family. So many memories with the family. May God ease your pain of your loss you will be missed