James Earl Lacey 68, of Palestine died Monday In Athens, Texas.

Final Arrangements entrusted to Emanuel Funeral Home-Palestine.

Service: Saturday February 15, 2014 12 noon at Midway Baptist Church, 1320 FM 860 Palestine, Texas 75803

Officiating: Rev. James Johnson

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CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF JAMES EARL LACY

James Earl Lacy was born on February 13, 1945, in Jacksonville, Texas, to the parents of R.L. and Alene Earl Lacy. He was the third of five children.

James accepted Christ early in life and united with Rising Star Baptist Church in Jacksonville, he later joined Midway Baptist Church in Palestine where he served as Deacon and Sunday School Teacher.

He was raised in Jacksonville, Texas and attended Jacksonville Public Schools.

James married Lexie Anthony on November 19, 1983. This union was blessed with five children.

James served in the U.S. Army and retired after 20 years of service. He later worked for then retired from Red Bird Nissan.

On February 10, 2014, in Athens, Texas, James left this earth on the Wings of Angels, he was preceded in death by his parents, R.L. And Alene Lacy; two sons, Tommy and Buddy; brothers, Joe Lacy and John Lacy.

Those left behind to cherish sweet memories are: Loving wife, Lexie Lacy, Palestine, TX; sons, Robert (Jackie), Fort Worth, TX, Frederick (Zina), Dallas, TX, Tommie (Elizabeth), San Diego, CA.; Daughters, Leslie, Dallas, TX, Margarette, Fort Worth, TX, Tonya, Dallas, TX; sisters, Hattie (H.P.), Donna, and Janice; special granddaughter, Stormie and Bailey; great niece, Jamison Lacy, 13 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren. A host of other relatives and friends.