John Tracy Schory Obituary
The passing of John Tracy Schory of Etoile, Texas leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 3, 2026 at the age of 80. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Tracy Schory to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elbert Alvin Schory, Sr. and Myrtle Gertrude Schory (Tracy); his brother Elbert A. Schory, Jr.; and his nephew Dale Schory. He is survived by: his wife Merlinda Schory of Etoile; his son Kelly; his daughter-in-law Rachel Schory of Franklin, GA; his grandchildren, Benjamin Schory of Franklin, GA and Annabelle Schory of Franklin, GA; and his nephew Glen Schory of Hopkinsville, KY..
Visitation was held on Saturday, February 14th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Shafer Funeral Home (600 N John Redditt Dr, Lufkin, TX 75904-0353). A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 14th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, February 14th 2026 at the Largent Cemetery Largent Cemetery (664 Largent Cemetery, Lufkin, TX 75904).
In lieu of flowers, special memorial donations may be made to the First Christian Church John Schory Memorial Scholarship Fund.
