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Jack Jackie Leon , Sr. 75, of Livingston, Texas, Passed away on Friday, August 22, 2008. He was born December 31, 1932 in Tillamook, Oregon. He was a beloved husband, father, granddaddy, great granddaddy and friend to many. He was a devout Catholic and the epitome of a Good Samaritan. He attended St. Thomas High School and served his country in the Korean War. He was a bricklayer by trade for more than 50 years and Past president of Bricklayers Union Local 7. He was an active member of Knights of Columbus and American Legion 312. He was an avid bowler, golfer and card player. He loved his beautiful roses. He married the love of his life, Joan Van Wijk, in a Dream Wedding sponsored by the Houston International Flower Garden Show on April 8, 1956 in the Sam Houston Coliseum.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Joan Parker. His son, Jack L. Parker, Jr. and wife, Melissa and daughters Maryke Cudd and husband, Pat, Jacquelyn Parker and husband, Donald Ray, and Joanie Knight and husband, Dusty. His loving grandchildren, Brian Cudd, Matt Cudd, Amy Mills, Becky Giddens, Bridgette Fitch, Dianna Parker, Stephanie House, Jeffrey Parker, Michael Parker, Tiffany Upshaw, Zachary Knight and Cheyenne Knight and 13 great grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Margaret Nicholson along with several nieces and nephews.
The family received friends Monday, August 25, 2008 from 3:00-8:00 PM at Pace Funeral Home. A rosary was recited at 7:00 PM in the Chapel. Funeral Mass was held at 9:00 AM, Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Livingston. Interment followed at the Houston National Cemetery.
Pace Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
To sign the on line guestbook, go to pacefuneral.com
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