J.A. Recer

J.A. Recer, 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on July 8, 2026.

Born on October 28, 1947, in Celeste, Texas, J.A. was the son of Charlie and Callie Recer. He graduated from McKinney High School in 1966 and soon afterward married the love of his life, Allison Blazer Recer. In June 1967, he was drafted into the United States Army. He proudly served his country, including a one-year tour in Vietnam, where he was wounded in combat and was awarded the Purple Heart for his bravery and sacrifice.

J.A. was a devoted husband, father, Poppy, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), the American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). He found great joy in smoking briskets for family gatherings, tending to his tomato plants, and spending time with those he loved most.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Allison (Blazer) Recer; his daughter, Peggy Lipsey; his son, Jason Recer and wife, Jeana; his granddaughters, Jessica (Recer) Parks and husband, Jonathon, Mandy Lipsey, and his grandsons, Jacob Recer, Kevin Rees and Chris Rees; two cherished great-granddaughters, Wrenlee Parks and McKenna Rees; his sister, Annetta Gant and husband, Earl; and his brother, Willie Recer and wife, Karen. He is also survived by 15 nieces and nephews, 25 great-nieces and great-nephews, and 29 great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Callie Recer; and his brothers, Bud Recer, James Recer, Charles Recer, and Roy Recer.

J.A. loved the Lord deeply. In his final days, he shared with everyone he met that he was looking forward to being with his Lord and Savior in Heaven. He was a member of the McKinney Church of God.

His family will always remember and cherish the Scripture that became their family motto:

"For we walk by faith, not by sight." — 2 Corinthians 5:7

A celebration of J.A.'s life will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Charles W. Smith & Sons Funeral Home in McKinney, Texas. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., followed by the memorial service beginning at 3:00 p.m.

J.A.'s legacy of faith, service, love, and devotion to his family will live on in the hearts of all who knew him