James P. Stoker Jr.

1927 ∼ 2018

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James P. Stoker, Jr., 90, of Nederland, Texas passed away on May 27, 2018. He was born on September 30, 1927 in Nacogdoches, Texas to the late James Pinkard Stoker, Sr. and Cecile Whitmire Stoker. James worked as a lab technician for 35 years before retiring for UNOCAL Refinery. He served his county proudly in the U. S. Army and was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church.

James is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ruby Lohmeyer Stoker of Nederland; his son, Daryl K. Stoker and his wife, Debbie of New Braunfels; his daughter, Phyllis Love and her husband, Wade of Austin; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; his sisters, Betty Ruth Meriwether of Mt. Pleasant, Cecile Ann Kinkle of Houston and Doris White of Huntsville; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 1, 2018 at Melancon’s funeral Home in Nederland. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Melancon’s Funeral Home with interment to follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.

Memorials can be given to Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Nederland, Kindred Hospice, or donor’s choice.

Condolences

Lindsey Stoker June 3, 2018

My grandad was one of the kindest men a person could ever hope to meet. He used nothing but a gentle voice. He wasn't excessive or over-eager with his words; he seemed to prefer to survey from the background, but you got the sense that he was always listening and quietly taking it all in. He never missed a report card reward, but his playful sly smile and smoothness when he handed me the money always made it feel like we were sharing a special little secret of Grandpa spoiling me. When I think of my grandad, that's the thing that stands out the most -- what a provider he was for his family. There was nothing he wouldn't do for them. He worked hard, gave generously, and loved unconditionally. I'm grateful and proud to have had such grandad.

Misty Harris June 1, 2018

Ruby, lifting you and the family up in our prayers and thinking of all the fun times we got to have with James. We have wonderful memories of the Woodville house and remember all of the holidays we got to spend with you all. We will always remember James as a fun loving, hard working, respectable man. Wishing you peace and comfort in the coming weeks and months. We Love You.... Shawn, Misty, Rylee and Sophie

Jeff And Patti Rempel June 1, 2018

Praying for your family and sending our love to you all. Jeff, Patti and family.

Diana Lindsay May 28, 2018

Diana Lindsay lit a candle in memory of James P. Stoker Jr.

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location_on Melancon's Funeral Home, 1605 Avenue H, Nederland, 77627

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schedule Friday, June 1, 2018 at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

event Funeral Service