James David Sessions

Memorial services for James David Sessions, 72, of Nacogdoches will be held Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel in Lufkin with Brother Ford Adkins and Brother Elzine Strong officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Mr. Sessions was born October 31, 1939 in Meridian, Mississippi to Zelona (Sullivan) and James Clifton Sessions, and died Sunday, December 18, 2011 in a local hospital.

A former resident of Lufkin, Mr. Sessions had resided in Nacogdoches since 1996. He served in the U.S. Army and had worked in various capacities of law enforcement since 1965. Mr. Sessions' friends and associates in the Angelina County Courthouse were his extended family. He attended the First United Pentecostal Church.

Survivors include his wife, Becky Sessions of Nacogdoches; son, David Wayne Sessions of Nacogdoches; daughters and son-in-law, Debbie Frazier and Tiffany and Raymond Barrett, all of Nacogdoches; grandchildren and spouses, Raymond Barrett, Jr. of Nacogdoches, Lerin and Rick Hill of Kennedale, Madison and Fisher Martin, Luke Frazier, all of Nacogdoches, and Lindsey and Bobby Guthery of Lufkin; great-grandchildren, Riley Hill of Kennedale and Bailee Badeaux of Lufkin; sister, Faye Benton of Bailey, Mississippi; and a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice in the Pines, 1504 West Frank Avenue, Lufkin, Texas 75904.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening prior to the services at the funeral home.

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

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.