J. E. Stark's Obituary
Memorial services for JE "Butch" Stark of Longview will be held in the chapel of Rader Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. with Brother Raymond A. Tenpenny officiating. Butch was born October 3, 1930 in Fouke, Arkansas to Joseph E. Stark and Etta Odell Stark as one of seven children. He went on to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 29, 2011.
Butch married the love of his life, Shirley Ann Brown, on May 29, 1951. Butch and Shirley shared 60 years of love, 5 children, 8 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. Butch loved his family, his horses, and the wide open road. He did auto body work from 1969 until he retired in 2008 from Lively Cadillac GMC.
Butch is preceded in death by his parents, sons Jeff Stark and Michael Stark, and daughters-in-law Judy Stark and Kathy Stark. He is survived by his wife Shirley, daughter and son-in-law Patsy and Billy Wilson of Longview, son Terry Stark of Harleton, son Mark Stark of Longview, and all of his dearly loved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Honorary Pall Bearers will be Steven Wilson, Jodie Stark, Eric Stark, Chris Wilson, Greg Stark, and Daniel Bishop. The family will receive friends and loved ones for visitation immediately after the memorial service. The family also asks that any donations be made to Texas Home Health Hospice or East Texas CASA.
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