George John Reznik

REZNIK, GEORGE JOHN, 86, beloved, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on August 13, 2015. Born February 22, 1929 to John and Francis Reznik in Ennis, Texas. He was a first generation Texan and American and proud of his immigrant parents Czech-Moravian heritage. George was the youngest of 4 siblings; Cecilia Vasek, Wesley Reznik, Alphonse Reznik and Raymond Reznik (all deceased). The Reznik family moved to Littlefield, TX in 1930, laying roots for a successful farming legacy in the Texas Panhandle. The family returned to Ennis, TX, with the three youngest sons in 1940. He graduated from St. Johns High School, Ennis, Texas, in 1945. George married Dorothy on October 7, 1950. He served in the 52nd Infantry during the Korean War, quickly rising to the rank of Sergeant. On his return stateside, he was employed by Doran Chevrolet, where he became a pioneer in the automotive A/C repair industry, retiring in 1993. He was an avid gardener and handyman and delighted in sharing tomatoes with friends and neighbors. He was an active and valued member of many fraternal organizations, including SPJST Lodge 84, the Dallas Ennis Fraternal Council, the Czech Heritage Cultural Society, KJT Lodge 111, WFLA Lodge 401, and a 3rd degree Knight of Knights of Columbus Council 799.He was a founding member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and Parish in Dallas, TX. George is preceded in death by wife Dorothy Rose, and survived by daughters Georgia Johnson and Susan McKee, as well as, sons David and Jonathan. He will be remembered by three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, numerous God-children, as well as, countless friends and colleagues. George will be greatly missed by all of those whose lives he touched. Visitation will be Thursday, August 20, 2015, 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at SPARKMAN-CRANE FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, Rosary, 7:00 P.M. Thursday, August 20, 2015. Funeral Mass Friday, August 21, 2015, 10:00 A.M. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 9643 Ferndale Road, Dallas, TX. Interment at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetary, Rowlett, TX. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.