Louis Emil Reznicek, 83, passed away in Tupelo, Texas, on Thursday, October 29, 2015.
Louis was born in Kaufman County on July 4, 1932, to Charlie Joe and Carrie (Kvapik) Reznicek. He grew up in Forney and attended school there. In 1992, he married Diantha Dickens and they made their home in Tupelo, Texas.
He worked as a floor mechanic for over fifty years. He was a member of the Chatfield United Methodist Church and WFLA. He enjoyed taking care of his cattle, farm animals and especially his favorite dog, Mandy. His family was the light of his life and watching his grandchildren participate in sports gave him great pleasure. He was very proud of his Czech heritage and enjoyed the Czech music. He loved to polka and especially loved to waltz with his sister Jenny.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his beloved son, Gary Lee Reznicek on December 22, 1999; two brothers, Charlie and Frank; and two sisters, Betty Ann and Jenny. He will be missed by all who were privileged to know him and his memory will be cherished most by his family including his wife, Diantha Reznicek; son Mark Dickens and wife, Lynette; daughters: Molly Barlow and Mitzi Gray; twelve grandchildren: fifteen great-grandchildren: two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Mike Reznicek and one sister, Nancy Reznicek Parker.
Visitation will be on Sunday, November 1, 2015, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis.
A Celebration of his life will take place on Monday, November 2, 2015, at 2 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis with Rev. Kevin Diggs officiating. Interment will follow in the New Chatfield Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
The family request in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Mike Dickens Memorial Youth Association at the First State Bank of Rice.
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