James E. Paro

Funeral services for James E. Paro, 77, of Nacogdoches, Texas, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 10, 2010, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nacogdoches, Texas. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Nacogdoches. James passed away November 7, 2010, in Nacogdoches. James was born April 17, 1933, in Faribault, Minnesota, to Clyde and Madge Fent Paro. Jim was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was not afraid to speak his mind, give his opinions and tell what he liked. He had a God-given gift, being a good storyteller -- stories so long he would put you to sleep. He never met a stranger. He served in the U.S. Navy as a fireman third class, from 1952 until 1956, and received an honorable discharge. While in the Navy, he traveled to 15 different countries on the Atlantic Ocean with the 6th Fleet. After leaving the Navy, he attended bricklaying school and worked as a professional bricklayer for 25 years in Springfield, Mo., where was also a dairy and beef farmer for 10 years. Before retiring, he worked in the maintenance department at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital for 15 years. Jim was an avid NASCAR fan for years and attended NASCAR events in Talladega, Alabama, with his son, Brad. He was a coin collector and had numerous old coins in his collection. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Lorraine Paro; daughter, Linda Pierce of Springfield, Mo.; son, Mike Paro of Buffalo, Mo.; son, Brad Paro of Nacogdoches, Texas; daughter, Denise Paro of Nacogdoches, Texas, daughter, Anita Stokes of Nacogdoches, Texas, daughter, Amy Thompson of Choudrant, La.; daughter, Delcie Paro of Nacogdoches, Texas; 19 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Madge Fent Paro; son, Kevin Paul Paro; and daughters, Monica Jean Paro and Lisa Paro Rice. Pallbearers will be Charles J. Paro, Keith D. Paro, Kevin M. Paro, Casey J. Stokes, Jeremy W. Davis and Jack W. Noble. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Home. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Condolences can be offered at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com. Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors.