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Gary Lee LaBar Sr.

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Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 7, 2009.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Gary Lee LaBar Sr. will be at 10 a.m. Monday, November 9, 2009, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Monsignor James E. Young officiating. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories in Lufkin, Texas. Gary passed away November 5, 2009, in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was born October 18, 1939, in Quebec City, Canada, to James and Maria LaBar. He moved to Lufkin, Texas, in 1950 and graduated from Lufkin High School in 1959 and later attended Stephen F. Austin University. He moved to Nacogdoches in 1969 and was employed by William George Company Inc. for 50 years and was still working there at the time of his death. Gary was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he served as an usher for several years. He enjoyed traveling, conducting auctions, was an avid collector and a top award-winning breeder of silver Marten rabbits. He loved his family and pets, especially Sam. Mr. LaBar is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Angela LaBar; brothers, Westley LaBar, Wayne LaBar, James Louis LaBar Jr., William LaBar and Samuel LaBar; sisters, Katherine Beaudry, Margaret Coty, Vivian Hight and Norma Kiley. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jeanette LaBar; sons, David LaBar and wife, Karen, of Cleveland, Texas, Gary Lee LaBar Jr., of Natchitoches, Louisiana, Eddie LaBar and wife, Jany, of San Antonio, Texas; and granddaughter, Katelyn LaBar. He is also survived by brother, Alvin LaBar and wife, Virginia, of Hellertown, Pennsylvania; sisters, Judith Goins and husband, Larry, of Granbury, Texas, Linda Fenley and husband, James, of Lewisville, Texas; sisters-in-law, Barbara LaBar of Long Meadow, Massachusetts, and Alma LaBar of Quebec City, Quebec, Canada; as well as many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday, November 8, 2009, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas with rosary at 7 p.m. Condolences can be offered at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com. Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors.

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Steve Patterson

December 3, 2009

To the LaBar Family, I am saddened to hear of Mr. LaBar's passing, I worked with him at the William George Co. for a short time in 2000. I was surprised when he hired me that he remembered me, because I went to school with Angela and was one of her many friends. I was saddened to hear of her passing as well. They will always be remembered for their many kindnesses and the joy they brought into the lives of everyone they met.

jeaux luce

November 10, 2009

mrs LaBar, i was saddened to learn of Gary's passing. i worked with him at william george some years back and we became quite good friends. my prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Keith Allred

November 9, 2009

Gary was a pleasant person who always seemed happy and ready to joke around. I met him years ago when I was working for the Lufkin News, and he was running around with Jerry Adams, who worked at the newspaper for a while. Adams took pleasure in picking at Gary, nicknaming him "Smokestack" because of the clouds that sometimes arose from Gary's pipe. Gary would just smile and try to find a way to get Jerry back. I haven't known many people in my life who were as nice as Gary Labar. I regret having missed his services, having been out of town for my grandson's birthday.

Keith Allred

Betty McCarter

November 9, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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November 7, 2009

Mrs LaBar and family my prayers are with you, may God comfort you at this time. I worked with Gary at William George for 12 years and he was always one of my favorites. He will be missed. Lauren Strock (Lufkin Tx)

KEN DUIRDEN

November 7, 2009

TO THE FAMILY OF MR.GARY LABAR.I'VE KNOWN GARY FOR OVER 25 YRS.AND, HE HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE SAME PERSON.ALWAYS DISPLAYING LOVE FOR HIS FAMILY AND FELLOWMAN.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU IN THESE TRYING TIMES.

Mary Kovarovic

November 7, 2009

My condolances. Gary was a great person. I had such respect for him. I worked with him for ten years and his memory was impressive. He had a great sense of humor, too. I'll miss him. My God give you comfort, peace, and rest in knowing Gary is home with the Lord.

Connie "Sweet Pea" Martinez-Pantoja

November 7, 2009

Mrs. LaBar and family, My prayers and thoughts are with you during this hard time. I have many good memories of Gary as the "candy man" at the flea market on weekends. Many, many good memories! My God bless and protect you.

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