James William Pavloski, age 45, passed away on May 23, 2012. He was born on December 30, 1966 in Houston, TX. He worked in security detail for The Home Depot for much of his professional life, assisting with loss control and theft prevention. James loved fishing, listening to county music, western dancing, and playing slots when he was able to travel to a casino. He served the community as a member of the Montgomery County Fair Association and The Ark Church in Conroe and developed many close friendships over the years. James is preceded in death by his father, Leon Pavloski. He is survived by his mother, Gertrude Pavloski; sisters, Brenda Bowman (Chuck), Pat Hood, and Denise Sprayberry (John); brother, Corky Pavloski (Donna); nephew, Gary Hill (Jennifer); and soulmate and love of his life, Penny LaSalle. A private service celebrating the life of James will be held at a later date. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the doctors and dedicated staff at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospice Care.