James Eichler

Funeral services for James Eichler, 79, of Giddings, were held Monday, April 11, 2016 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Giddings with Rev. Greg Gaskamp and Pastor Jonathan Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Giddings City Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion Post 276. James Beverly Eichler was born in Dime Box on Sept. 13, 1936 the son of Emmett and Nellie (Sample) Eichler. He married Delores E. Marburger on July 20, 1962 in Paige. James entered into the Armed Forces, and served in the Army, on July 19, 1955 and was honorably discharged on July 19, 1957 He loved watching the kids hunt, working outside specifically mowing and gardening, and helping out his friends and family every chance he was able. James died Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Monument Hill Rehab and Nursing Center in La Grange. He is survived by his wife Delores Eichler of Giddings; one daughter Sheila and husband Darrell Siegmund of Giddings; three sons Troy and wife Donell Eichler of Giddings, Lynn and wife Bitsy Eichler of Giddings, and Bobby and wife Angie Eichler of La Grange; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Ruby Jean Peterson of Nevada, Nellene Spacek of Giddings, Emmett “Pete” Eichler of Louisiana, Arlene “Tootsie” Moody of Pflugerville, Lee Roy and wife Shannon Eichler of New Braunfels. Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings was in charge of arrangements.