James Kirby Hines

James Kirby Hines, 78, entered eternal rest on Saturday July 6, 2024. 

Jim Hines was born in Laredo, Texas and was a graduate of Martin High School. Upon graduation he attended Loyola University. He graduated from Houston Baptist University with degrees in Finance and Accounting. He tutored and developed friendships which later led him to employment with Retzloff Delta/Westrade USA. He continued throughout his life to mentor those around him. He was a good listener and always had a way to teach and encourage you to step out of your comfort zone.

His professional goal as a businessman was to grow the rice industry to help stop world hunger. In this capacity he struck up a lifelong relationship and partnership with Raimundo Riojas. Throughout his career with the Riojas family, he traveled to over 50 countries as President of Westrade USA, CEO of Riceco and General Manager of Prorice. 

Jim always sought to maximize adventure and live life to the fullest, whether it was barefoot water skiing, black diamond ski runs, riding fast motorcycles, racing cars, and the list goes on. Not to mention his adventures with hunting and fishing. He never lost his love for cars, motorcycles and his flamboyant wardrobe.

He was preceded in death by his parents Roque William Hines and Elva Roach Hines; uncles: Oscar Hines and Virgil Hines.

Left to cherish his memory are his siblings: Roque “ Rocky” William (Laurin Belle) Hines Jr, and Martha Hines McCarthy (Manuel Bravo III); nephews and nieces, Marion Ashley Gutierrez, Angela Marie (Nino) Ramos, Lindsay Marie (Elliot) McConnell, and Courtney Ann McCarthy; grand nephews and nieces; Alexis Nichole Gutierrez, Rebecca Ashton (Brandon) Brondo, Amber Michelle Gutierrez (Ricardo Ramirez Jr), Ruben William Gutierrez, Steven Alexander Ramos, Ryann Taylor Saxton, Braylon Shade Roberts, Sean Andrew Ramos, Grayson Robert McConnell, James Patrick McConnell, Madelin Quinn McConnell; grand-grand nephews and nieces: Ocean Adylyne Ramirez and Reign Everly Ramirez as well as an aunt, other relatives, and friends.

A Memorial service will be held on Saturday afternoon, July 27, 2024 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels & Cremation Services, 1410 Jacaman Rd.; where a Prayer Service will commence at 3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers please make your donations to: St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN.

You may express your condolences, share your favorite memories, and sign the guestbook online at: www.joejacksonfuneralchapels.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels & Cremation Services, 1410 Jacaman Rd., Laredo, Texas 78041; (956)722-8850.