James Paul "Jimmy" Labar

“Jimmy” was born on June 7, 1936 on the Harden Ranch in Harlingen, Texas to George Labar, Sr. and Cordie Labar. He was the fifth of their six children. He passed away on November 1, 2015. He loved the outdoors, nature, and growing things; he also loved playing and coaching football. He knew the value of being a team player. He earned a B.S. in Agricultural Science at Stephen F. Austin University. After college, he taught school and coached for two years. Then he began his agribusiness. Over the course of his career, Jimmy farmed, ranched, raised pedigree cattle and goats, and cultivated field-grown trees and nursery stock. Jimmy lived a life of service. Some of the organizations to which he dedicated time include: The Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Steer Committee and Board of Directors, Valley Baptist Hospital Board of Trustees, Trustee of Valley Baptist Academy, Valley Production Credit Association Board, and Rio Hondo Rural Water Supply Board. In addition to the community, he served his church throughout his adult life in many capacities, including Deacon. He especially enjoyed developing the couple’s Sunday school class. After moving to Frisco, Jimmy helped others through cancer encouragement groups at Stonebriar Community Church and Elevate Life Church. Jimmy was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed his family and especially delighted in playing with the children. He is survived by his wife, Marylee, daughters Jamie Labar of Dallas, Melissa Kilgore and her husband Jim and their children Allyson and Michael of Harlingen, Virginia Labar and her husband Niels Cordes of Frisco, son Stephen Labar and his wife Kim and their son Cameron of Bryan. A memorial service will be held at Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas on Friday, November 6 at 7:00 PM. An additional memorial service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in Harlingen, Texas on Sunday, November 15 at 3:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to a scholarship fund. Checks can be sent to Jimmy Labar Memorial Fund Account # 8318588509 at Wells Fargo Bank / 12066 FM 423 / Frisco, TX 75034.

James Paul "Jimmy" Labar

June 7, 1946 - November 1, 2015

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