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Tyrell "Pops" Sacra, 81, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, in Dayton, OH.

A former resident of Vidor, Pops loved to fish and watch all types of sports. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was passionate about studying the word of God.

Pops is survived by his daughter, Connie Griggs and friend Dennis Hall of Dayton and sons, Darrell Sacra and wife Bonnie of Williamsburg, VA, Duane Sacra and wife Cecilia of Las Vegas, NV, and Ronald Wells and wife Donna of Mauriceville. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Amanda, Craig, Justin, Jessica, Beth, Nikki, Phillip, Stephen and numerous great grandchildren.

Pops was preceded in death by two wives, Dorothy Sacra and Shirley Sacra; daughter, Debbie McCargish and granddaughter, Kellie Martin.

Visitation will be held Monday, Jan. 26, beginning at 6:00 p.m., at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 27, at 10:00 a.m., at Memorial Funeral Home, with interment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor.