James Ernest Hanus

James Ernest Hanus of Cibolo, Texas passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at the age of 71. He was born on November 10, 1954 in Beeville, Texas and grew up in the small community of Olmos near Skidmore, Texas.

He attended school in Skidmore and graduated from Skidmore-Tynan ISD High School in 1973.

For many years James worked as a resetter in numerous grocery stores. When a person went to buy groceries and everything had been moved around it was James’s fault. He was very good at what he did.

He also worked for O’Reilly’s periodically.

James was actively involved in bowling for many years and James was even awarded a medal for bowling a 270 game.

James was a volunteer at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo for over 20 years.

James was preceded in death by his parents Charlie Emerich and Georgie Mae Muenich Hanus and older brother Charles Eugene Hanus.

James is survived by sisters Joyce Lamprecht of Cibolo and Barb Hanus of Austin. He is also survived by nephews Chris Lamprecht of Skidmore, Texas and Darren Lamprecht of Elgin, Texas; by nieces ‘Lisbeth Hanus Solis and Kathryn Hanus Harrell both of San Antonio. He also leaves behind great niece Allegra Harrell and great nephews Riley Chandler, Sam Major and Ferris Harrell as well as sister-in-law Deborah Kincer Hanus.

James marched to the beat of his own drum and always seemed to be the life of the party. He always had a joke to tell and loved to laugh. He played many games throughout his life and had been know to go nellow in spades while holding the queen of spades in his hand and succeeded more times than not. No one could figure out his strategy but it worked for him.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Northeast Methodist Hospital for the care and compassion they showed our loved one in his final days. They provided excellent care above and beyond any desired or expected care.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life which will be held at a later time.