George Robert Stark — In Loving Memory

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George Robert Stark, 97, of Sour Lake, went to be with his Lord, Wednesday, January 16, 2013. He was born on December 7, 1915, in Bon Weir, to Hester McMahon Stark and Perry Stark, and had been a longtime resident of the Sour Lake area. George was a Chief Warrant Officer for the United States Navy for thirty years having served in World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam. He was a longtime deacon and trustee serving at First Baptist Church Bevil Oaks.

Survivors include his wife of over seventy years, Sarah Stark; daughter, Diane Stark of Nashville, Tennessee; and many nieces and nephews.

A gathering of Mr. George’s family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, January 19, 2013, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 20, 2013, at Broussard’s, with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Bevil Oaks, 7725 Sweetgum Road, Beaumont, Texas 77713

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Services

Visitation

Gathering of family & friends

Broussard’s

1605 N Major Drive

Beaumont, TX 77713

January 19, 2013

6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

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Funeral Service

Broussard’s Mortuary

1605 N. Major

Beaumont, TX 77713

January 20, 2013

2:00 p.m.

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Interment

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

4955 Pine

Beaumont, TX 77703

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Memorial Service

First Baptist Church Bevil Oaks

7725 Sweet Gum Road

Beaumont, TX 77713

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Condolences (5)

Gene & Kathy Isabell Call, TX January 17, 2013

Sarah and family, we are so sorry for your loss, what a wonderful legacy George left behind. We were so very fortunate to have known him. We love you and God bless.

Linda Thomas Beaumont, TX January 17, 2013

Dearest Sarah and Diane: One of my favorite heroes has gone home to see our Lord Jesus. Mr. George was a wonderful friend, a loving gentleman, and a servant to the Lord's church. I had the special privilege of inviting Mr. George to be my guest speaker at the elementary school where I worked, celebrating Veteran's Day.
Mr. George always came all dressed in his uniform and wearing his sword. He was a sight to behold for my small pupils. George was even kind enough to leave his sword and sheath for me to take around for classroom visits for a "show and tell." But, my most memorable moments came when this gentle soul would tell of his war time experiences and shed a tear...at school, at church, during special occasions or just when patriotic music filled the air. He was not hardened by service, or war, or the many things that he witnessed....but remained a perfect gentleman who served his God and his Nation with great passion and undying love and respect. Mr. George has now seen Jesus...."the One who died for Him," and I bet he shed a tear of great joy as God said: "Welcome home, thy good and faithful servant!"

Dorty and Winston Sour Lake, TX January 17, 2013

Dear Mrs Sarah,
Our love goes out to you during this time. We loved Mr. George and know that today he is with The Lord. We will always be here for you. Love you very much. God Bless. Winston and Dorty