04/15/2026
Lonnie Traxler Jr. passed away on April 12, 2026, in Tyler, Texas, at the age of 70. Born on June 28, 1955, in Liberty, Texas.
A funeral service will be held at 2pm on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Mangum Funeral Home, 420 San Augustine St., Center, Texas, with Dr. Clint Williams and Rev. Bobby Smith officiating. Interment will follow the service at O.E. Price Cemetery in Logansport, Louisiana. Repass will follow the graveside service at Mt. Gillion Baptist Church, 5545 Hwy 87N, Center, Texas, 75935.
Lonnie started his life’s journey in Hull-Daisetta and later graduated from Lumberton High School. He went on to attend Lamar University. A skilled carpenter, Lonnie spent much of his career working on various projects throughout Texas, Alaska, Colorado, and Georgia. The last few years have seen him in Shelby County, working with Coy Hicks, handyman and his friend Sharon Hamilton. Lonnie was an active member of Holly Springs Baptist Church. He loved the Lord and served faithfully through his church’s music ministry.
Lonnie had a passion for music and enjoyed playing the guitar. He started off his music career in the garage but ended it in his church praising his Lord and Savior. He was deeply committed to his family, including his children, sisters, and niece, and was cherished for his kind and supportive nature.
Lonnie’s life was marked by his dedication to his family, his church, and his community, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He never met a stranger and would often be late to appointments because of that.
The world knows him as Lonnie, but to his sisters he will always be “Bubba.”
He is survived by:
Sons:
Eric Nicholas Traxler
Philip Gregory Traxler
Ian Moore
Lonnie Isaac Traxler
Jesse Lloyd Traxler
Daughters:
Hannah Victoria Johnson
Sarah Rose Traxler
Katie Jo Traxler
Ila Ruth Traxler
Father, Lonnie Traxler and wife Pat
Sisters:
Lyndia Oliver and husband Marvin
Cathy Traxler
Briget Parks and husband John
Giget Sowell
Ex-wives:
Laurie Hurley
Robin Traxler
Special Nieces:
Stefanie Little
Jessica Smith
Special Friends:
Sharon Hamilton
David Lister
George Grace
Numerous Nieces and Nephews
3 Great Nieces
Lonnie is preceded in death by his mother, Cynthia Traxler.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Lonnie can be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd, Tyler, Texas 75701. www.hospiceofeasttexas.com
