Freestone County, Texas
Obituaries


Lester H. Stacks, Jr.
(Died March 2, 2011)
U.S. Veteran

Funeral services for Mr. Lester H. Stacks, Jr. were held on Saturday, March 5,
2011, at 1:00p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fairfield. Rev. Paul Neumann 
officiated. Interment followed the services at Greenwood Cemetery in Teague.

Mr. Stacks passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at his residence in Teague.
He was born on May 19, 1922, in Wichita Falls, TX to Lester H. and Jessie 
(Parks) Stacks. He moved to Elgin at a young age and attended schools there. 
Lester was a gifted athlete, excelling in all sports. He served in the U. S. 
Army during World War II as a member of the 82nd Airborne and fought in the 
North African Theater and was awarded the Purple Heart. Following his return 
from the war, he married Freddie Mae Haverland on January 24, 1947 and shared
over sixty-one years together. Lester & Freddie moved to Teague in 1950. 
Lester’s career was in the manufacturing and sales of brick and tile. He was 
an avid golfer and shared the love of the game with his children and 
grandchildren. After his retirement, he enjoyed cooking and making tamales.
Mr. Stacks was a dedicated member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fairfield. He 
is survived by two sons and two daughters, Randy Stacks & wife Linda of Teague,
Meda Beaird & husband Steve of Spring Branch, David Stacks & wife Jan of 
Lovelady, and Marda Raley & husband Berry of Crawford; nine grandchildren, 
Derrick Stacks & wife Alicia, Colin Stacks & wife Lindy, Walt Stacks & wife 
Amber, Steven Beaird & wife Sarah, Mitch Beaird & wife Mandy, Stewart Beaird,
Jared Stacks, Jordan Stacks, and Katy Pomykal & husband Clayton; nine great-
grandchildren; one sister, Nan Ray of Kansas City, Missouri; one aunt, Julia 
Harmon of San Marcus; other relatives and friends. Mr. Stacks was preceded in 
death by his wife, Freddie Stacks, his parents, and three brothers, Billy Joe
Stacks, Conus Stacks, and James Stacks.

At the family’s request, memorials can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church,
1100 E. Commerce, Fairfield, TX. 75840, or to the charity of your choice.