John Damek, Jr.

John Damek, Jr., 87 of Tucson, Arizona went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 21, 2011.  Born in Dayton he was a lifelong resident of the Dayton community.  John served his country during World War II and after the war, began working for Rose Truck Line as a mechanic.  Once retired, John enjoyed spending time with his family, working on vehicles, raising cattle, and gardening.  John and his wife Joy moved to Tucson four years ago to live with Keith and Martha. Services for Mr. Damek will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, 1304 N. Cleveland (Hwy 321) in Dayton, Texas.  Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday evening at the funeral home.  Interment to  follow at Magnolia Park Cemetery. Mr. Damek was preceded in death by parents, John Damek, Sr., and Mary Graeff Damek, brothers:  Buster, Charlie, and Robert Damek, along with sister Margie Damek-Tucker.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joy Damek, their two children Cindy Damek-Fernandez and husband Philip of Tampa, Florida and Keith Damek and wife Martha of Tucson, Arizona along with grandchildren Lauren Fernandez, Philip Fernandez, Jr., and Ryan Damek, five siblings, Doris Damek-Alston, Ollie Damek-Davis, Sonny Damek, Herman Damek, and Shorty Damek, also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.