Antonio G.

Lara

Antonio G. "Tony" Lara, 74, of Sweetwater passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital in Sweetwater.

Graveside services will be at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Sweetwater Cemetery with Pastor Rey Martinez officiating. Interment will follow with McCoy Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Friday from 6 until 8 pm at the funeral home.

Tony was born December 12, 1945 in Sweetwater to the late Catarino, Sr. and Celia (Gomez) Lara. He is a lifelong resident of Sweetwater and a graduate of Sweetwater High School. Tony married Sara Saldivar May 23, 1970 in Sweetwater. He was a self-employed paint contractor for 45 years and a Nolan County Commissioner for 20 years. Tony was a member of Fourth and Elm Church of Christ, Sweetwater Lions Club and Sweetwater Jaycees. He served in the Texas National Guard for 6 years.

He is survived by his wife of 50 plus years; Sara Lara of Sweetwater, sons; Tony Lara, Jr. and wife Anna of Arlington, Texas, Ephraim Lara of Hurst, Texas and Eliathan Lara and wife Beth of Mansfield, Texas, brothers; Richard Lara and Norma of Sweetwater, George Lara and Socorro of Sweetwater, sisters; Reina Duran and Richard of Sweetwater, Rosalia Limones of Abilene and five grandchildren.

Tony is also preceded in death by his brothers; Catarino Lara, Jr. and Alfonzo Lara, Sr.

Pallbearers will be Sean Jacques, Xerxes Lara, John Castillo, Domingo Castillo, Ray Adames and Raul Figueroa.

Honorary pallbearer will be Timmy Martinez.