Eva Clara Jacks

Funeral services for Eva Clara Jacks, 87, of Lufkin will be held Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Charles Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Broaddus Cemetery.

Mrs. Jacks was born March 9, 1939 in Port Arthur, Texas to the late Margaret Maize (Wright) and Benjamin Sydow, and died Tuesday, October 13, 2026 in Jasper, Texas.

Mrs. Jacks resided in Lufkin most of her life. When her children were young she enjoyed watching them compete in youth rodeos. She was an avid reader and loved western and mystery books. She enjoyed bird watching and was an excellent cook. Mrs. Jacks was a member of Trinity Baptist Church of Broaddus.

Survivors include her daughter, Pam Jacks of Lufkin; son, Jason Jacks of Lufkin; and a number of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Charles Jacks.

Pallbearers will be Billy Williams, Bobby Lockard, Gabriel Elizalde, Charles Williams, and Flynt Holloway.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday morning prior to the services.

Memories and condolences may be added, and live webcasting of the services may be viewed, at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.