James Erwin Webb
James Erwin Webb, 89, of League City, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at his home. He was born on March 23, 1937, in Cardston, Alberta, Canada, to William and Vera Webb.
James came to the United States in 1964. He built a career as an engineer in the energy and mining industries, which took him to live and work in many states across the country and overseas in Europe.
James dedicated his life to providing for his family, often through his deep passion for cooking. Whenever time permitted, he loved golfing and fishing in the Alberta Rockies with his lifelong friend, Doug Townsand. An enthusiastic baseball fan, nothing brought him greater joy than being in the stands cheering on his grandson.
James inherited his father’s mechanical aptitude and was forever tinkering with anything that had moving parts, from his own cars (and his sons’ cars, of course) to every mower, tool, and household appliance that needed attention. His motto: “If man built it, I can fix it.”
Besides his love for Constance and his two boys, Ralph and Kelin, James loved the dogs who shared his life through the years: Torus, Denver, Zig, Missy, and Laddy. In his own words, “A house is not a home without dogs.”
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Vera Webb.
James is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Constance; his son Ralph Webb and wife Tanya, and their sons, Jacob Magill and Jack Magill; his son Kelin Webb and wife Katherine, and Kelin’s son, Torrin Webb; his brother, Gary Webb and wife Elaine; his sisters, Sandy and Sherry in Canada; and many other loving family members and friends.
There will be a Rosary at 10:30am with a Mass of Christian Burial following at 11am on Wednesday, September 23rd at St. Mary of the Expectation Catholic Church, 1612 East Walker, League City, Texas 77573, with Father Simon Kipiti presiding.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org/donate), 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or Guide Dogs of Texas (https://guidedogsoftexas.org/), 1503 Allena Drive, San Antonio, TX 78213.
I first met Jim (Spider) in 1984. He hired me as a field engineer on the recommendation of a former college. We worked together, on and off, until his retirement from Worley Parsons in the early 2000’s. We even lived together doing a project in Delaware City, DE for Motiva in 1997-1998. We shared many rounds of golf, a few boat trips to Galveston Bay, and weekends wade fishing in the Gulf. Most days saw dinner together. He was like a second father to me, and he was always there to help or listen. .
One would have to go a long way to find a better man, and even farther to find a better friend as dear as Jim Webb. I’ll miss you, pard. Lord, please look over this good man, for he deserves his place in your Kingdom. God Bless you, Jim, and rest in eternal peace.
Always your friend, Jim Greer
We did a donation to the guide dogs of Texas because of Jim’s love of dogs. He was always a fair and generous man to me and I will miss his conversations about the love for his family, his excitement about fishing and his love for Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada. Rest in Peace Pard!
i’m sad! his love and respect for you Connie the the boys is a great treasure! his love for his pups especially rescue Laddie brings tears!
love you Connie
I was so saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. Any words of mine that attempt to lessen family grief would be fruitless; however, i have never met a better man than Jim Webb.
I first worked with Jim on may of the Shell projects that SIP/Parsons was involved with back in the 1980’s and 1990’s. I was doing estimates and cost studies for Jim; he was a pleasure to work with. Through the years we had a few fishing trips, many golf games, and some dinners together. Jime was always fun to associate with.
I pray that God helps his family through this great loss; he will be missed.
Con, Ralph, Kelin & family, Butch just let us know of Jim’s passing. My heart hurts for you & our family. I have so many fond memories of his many visits with us in Waterton Park, he truly loved this part of the world. His countless hours of golfing, fishing, hiking & hunting with Dad. Connie’s first visit to our neck of the woods in a snowstorm was an adventure in itself.
Sending you all big hugs.
Rest in Peace cousin Jim, you’ll be missed!