James "Slim" Stubblefield

Funeral services for James "Slim" Stubblefield, 77, of Pollok, will be held Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. in the Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Lufkin with Brother Joe Carriere officiating. Interment will follow in the Gann Cemetery. Mr. Stubblefield was born July 30, 2009, in Gholson, McLennan County, Texas, to the late Maggie (Payne) and William Henry Stubblefield. He died Sunday, November 1, 2009, in a Lufkin hospice facility. Mr. Stubblefield had resided in the Lufkin area for the past 46 years. He was a retired Rigging Department Foreman for Brown & Root, following 33 years of service. Mr. Stubblefield was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Era Stubblefield of Pollok; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Tammy Stubblefield of Allentown, Rickey and Leslie Stubblefield of Diboll, and Danny Stubblefield of Pollok; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Keith Spencer of Pollok; grandchildren, Megan Stubblefield of San Antonio, Leah Martin of Montana, Chase Aldredge of Lufkin, Michael Spencer of College Station, Jessica Spencer of Huntsville, Joshua Stubblefield, Jacob Stubblefield, both of Diboll, and Waylon Stubblefield of Sulphur Springs; six great grandchildren; brothers, Wilburn Stubblefield of Athens and Fred Stubblefield of Denton; sister, Clara McDonald of Greenville, South Carolina; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceding Mr. Stubblefield in death were his parents, four sisters, and three brothers. Pallbearers will be Steve Bennett, Larry Collins, James Harris, Larry Breland, Johnny Braley, J.G. Turner, Joe Williams and Randy Black. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice in the Pines, 116 S. Raguet, Lufkin, Texas 75904. The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.