Jim Jezek

Services for Jim Jezek, 92, of Palestine, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Hannigan Smith Funeral Home of Athens with Pastor David Franklin and Pastor Mark Parkinson officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Athens.
Mr. Jezek passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on November 25, 2024, in Palestine, Texas.
Vaclav "Jim" Jezek was born May 14, 1932, in West, Texas the son of Vaclav and Annie (VLK) Jezek. He was a member of County Line Baptist Church and worked for the U. S. Post Office for over 35 years, 3 years as a carrier, and 32 years as a clerk. Jim served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War from 1951-1952. He enjoyed going to the casinos playing the slot machines and 3 card Blackjack. He coached youth baseball, enjoyed golf, and bowling. He loved to spend time with family and especially his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 56 years Opal Jezek; his second wife of 9 years Billie Watson; his sister Ann Couture, and brother Frank Jezek.
He is survived by his children, Diane Beatey and husband Joey of Waxahachie, Jimmy Jezek and wife Cathy of Athens, Darlene Bourque and husband Kevin of Palestine; sister-in-law Mae Godwin; siblings Mary Jane Soupe of Mt. Ida, Arkansas, Joey Jezek and wife Chris of Round Rock, Texas, Katherine Brown and husband Steve of Alto, New Mexico, and Linda Klaus and husband Billy of Leroy, Texas; sister in law Rose Jezek; grandchildren Dusty Ledbetter and wife Jessica, Holly Jones and husband Justin, Katy Evans and husband Bryan, Seth Jezek and wife Stephanie, and Haley Jezek and great grandchildren Alyssa, Leighton, Jocelyn, Jackson, Jayci, Josie, Hudson (Bubba), Cameron, Miles, Lilly, Ruby, Betsy, and Harper.
A visitation will be held 10-11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home of Athens.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home family.