Obituary of James Leo Kainer

James Leo Kainer, loving husband and father, also affectionately known as “Coach,” was born September 17, 1960 in Weimar, Texas, to Leo and Virginia Kainer. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Leo Kainer. James is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth; his four children: Keaton, Taylor, Rachel, and Jacob; his mother, Virginia; and his siblings, Sandra, Mark, Roger, and Terri, their spouses, and numerous nieces and nephews.

James spent his formative years in Katy, Texas. He attended Katy High School, where he played varsity football. James was proud to share his love of football and athletics with his son Jacob, who along with countless other young men, was fortunate enough to have James as a coach for several sports. Although James was not a coach for Keaton, Taylor, and Rachel, he was a fierce advocate of their successes and proudly shared in their personal and professional accomplishments. 

Those who knew James knew him as a pensive and sensitive man, but one who loved making others laugh and had a great sense of humor. He will be remembered for his witty sarcasm and caring nature - he is well-known for putting others’ needs before his own and had an uncanny ability to make you feel like part of the family.

As family was his most important priority, James was a dedicated provider for them. From the moment he took on his first paper route at age 11, he worked hard on personal and professional growth, allowing him to build a successful career. From 1988 to 1999, he was employed with Randall’s. James not only built a foundation for his career, but also met his wife Elizabeth, at Randall’s. After holding several other commercial real estate positions, James proudly held the title of Executive Vice President at Guggenheim Partners, where he worked for 14 years. Beyond his professional career, James’ true title was that of Coach. He helped players excel on and off the field; he wanted his players and his children to grow up to be great athletes, but more importantly, great people.

His greatest legacy was not only his family, but the positive impact he had on so many others through his involvement in the community. Our family is grateful for the outpouring of love and support that we have received - it is evident how many lives James impacted.

A memorial service celebrating the life of James will be held at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation with the family at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Second Baptist (Cypress Campus), 29900 HWY 290 in Cypress, Texas.

An account has been set up for the family to receive donations.  If you would like to help, the account is:  

Elizabeth Kainer, P. O. Box 2496, Cypress, Texas 77410-2496.