Jimmy Ray Squyres

Funeral services for Jimmy Ray Squyres, Sr., 63, of Lufkin will be held Monday, May 16, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. in the Angel of Joy Lutheran Church with Pastor Paul Geye and Pastor Bud Bonner officiating. Private family committal services will follow.

Mr. Squyres was born January 13, 1948 in Lufkin, Texas to the late Velma Marie (Middleton) and Hubert Falton Squyres, and died Friday, May 13, 2011 in a local nursing home.

Mr. Squyres was a lifetime resident of Lufkin. He dedicated his career to public service as a Chief Probation Officer and Drug and Alcohol Counselor in Angelina County, helping those he served find their own path to recovery. Mr. Squyres was a member of the Angel of Joy Lutheran Church. He was dedicated to his Lord and his family, and always encouraged his sons to think freely. His granddaughters were adored.

Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Squyres of Lufkin; sons and daughters-in-law, Jonathan and Julia Squyres, Matthew and Jada Squyres and Jim Squyres, Jr., all of Lufkin; granddaughters, Sarah Squyres of San Antonio, Anna Grace Squyres and Caroline Squyres, both of Lufkin; father-in-law, Bobby Cheatham of Lufkin; brother-in-law, K.E. ""Cotton"" Thompson of Lufkin; sister-in-law, Mable Squyres of Lufkin; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Squyres was preceded in death by his brother, Hubert Falton Squyres II; and sister, Joyce Squyres Thompson.

Pallbearers will be Mr. Squyres? sons.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Angel of Joy Lutheran Church, 4003 Daniel McCall Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75904, Heart to Heart Hospice, 209 Christie Street, Lufkin, Texas 75904 or a charity of your choice.

The family extends their thanks and appreciation to the staffs of PineCrest, Huntington Healthcare and Rehab and Heart to Heart Hospice for the care given to Mr. Squyres.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.