James Alan McElhatten Jr.

James Alan McElhatten Jr., Born on February 11, 1982, in San Antonio, Texas transitioned to eternal life on May 14, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, James Martin McElhatten; his maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his son, Diego Anthony McElhatten, He is also survived by his mother, Margaret Huron, and his stepfather Paul Gonzales, of San Antonio ; His brother, John C McElhatten, Huntsville TX including his Aunt Maggie & Uncle Warren Russel of Huntsville TX ; his niece Marissa Rodriguez, and great-nieces Adelyn and Emory, his first cousins, Lauren, Celaya, Heather Warden, Nicole Warden, Melissa Beasley, Candelaria Huron, Veronica Nunez, and Monica Aguilar. James will be remembered as a gentle and loving person who enjoyed walks and taking pictures of the San Antonio River. He enjoyed cooking for his family and coming up with his own recipes. He enjoyed being on his computer. He was expressive of his love to his mom with either text messages, "I Love You All and drive safely, Goodbye". In fact the last words he spoke in this life were, " I Love You All and Goodnight." A memorial service will take place on Saturday June 13, 2026 at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Mausoleum Graveside, 2515 3rd. St. Floresville, TX at 11 AM ; and continuing the celebration of life at Espada Park, as James Alan loved to walk along the river.