John Stover's obituary , Passed away on January 4, 2026 in Lufkin, Texas

John Stover

September 7, 1945 - January 4, 2026 (80 years old)

Lufkin, Texas

John Stover's obituary , Passed away on January 4, 2026 in Lufkin, Texas

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Shafer Funeral Home

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John Stover

September 7, 1945 - January 4, 2026 (80 years old)

Lufkin, Texas

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John Stover Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate John Stover of Lufkin, Texas, whose life came to an end on January 4, 2026 at the age of 80, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John L. Stover and Elouise Stover (Baldridge); and his sister Mary Lancaster. He is survived by: his wife Lynell Stover (Pyle); his son Seth; his children-in-law, Dawn Stover of Nacogdoches, David Polk of Santa Monica, California and Allyson Arnold of Houston; his grandchildren, John David Stover, Hudson Arnold, Nora Polk and Parker Polk; his nephew Derek Lancaster; and his niece Wendy Trinidad.

Special memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity of Deep East Texas at http://www.habitatdetx.org or a charity of choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shafer Funeral Home



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January 7, 2026

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“Dear Lynell and family, I am very saddened about the news about John. I know he will be sorely missed and a great void in your life. I know you all had a great life together as short as you feel it was. Prayer for comfort and peace during this difficult time and want you to know friends are praying for you! Blessings, Peggy Macha”


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St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church
919 S John Redditt Dr, Lufkin, TX 75904

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Crown Colony Country Club
900 Crown Colony Dr, Lufkin, TX 75901

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