T.J. Hass , 79, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 14, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 15, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Joe Walker and Bro. Ben Brittain officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.

Mr. Hass was born May 5, 1936, in Wood County, to Thomas Jefferson "Tom" Hass and Ina Marie Harvey Hass. He loved fishing, hunting, camping, gardening and visiting with his family. Mr. Hass was a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church.

He is survived by
Wife: Lois Chambliss Hass of Joaquin

Children:
Vicki Brittain and husband, Dab, of Joaquin
Rex Hass and wife, Sherry, of Joaquin
Tim Hass and wife, Kay, of Joaquin
Lisa Hall and husband, Steve, of Tyler

Grandchildren:
Christopher Brittain and wife, Stephanie, of Carthage
Tommy Hass of Shelbyville
Ben Brittain and wife, Tiffany, of Joaquin
Tracy Bryant and husband, Jonathan, of Joaquin
Justin Hall and wife, Amanda, of Lindale
Jonathon Hass of Shelbyville
Mimi Creasy and husband, Scott, of Tenaha
Erin Gray and husband, Trevor, of Tyler

Great Grandchildren:
Amber Oliver and husband, Jeremy
Matthew Mitchell
Cassity Brittain
Mason Brittain
Zach Hass
Dakota Hass
Casey Hass
Lariat Brittain
Chandler Brittain
Ryland Brittain
Kinsey Bryant
Madalyn Bryant
Maverick Hall
Max Hall
Case Creasy
Roxy Gray

Great Great Grandchild: Conway Oliver

Sister: Betty Lyles of Alba

Preceded in death by
Parents: Thomas Jefferson "Tom" Hass and Ina Marie Harvey Hass
Infant Daughter: Patti Jean Hass
Granddaughter: Laura Hall

Pallbearers will be Jerry McGee, Christopher Brittain, Jonathon Bryant, Scott Creasy, Justin Hall, Trevor Gray, Zack Hass and Dakota Hass.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Logansport Missionary Baptist Church or Bethlehem Baptist Church.