Jack Darrell Linder died in his home on May 11, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was 81.
Jack was born on Aug, 14, 1943, in Kenedy to Royce and Maxine Linder.
He was married to the love of his life, Linda, for 61 years. He was the proud father of four children: Lesley Allen, Mike Linder, Jo Williams and Bryan Linder. His legacy lives on through them and the lives he touched with his kindness, wisdom, strength and love.
Jack was a hardworking, honest man with unmatched integrity who loved his Savior Jesus Christ. He had compassion for others and always helped those in need. Through the years, Jack fellowshipped with his church community, serving, teaching, counseling and leading others to follow the Savior.
He graduated from Brigham Young University and went on to obtain his master’s degree at Colorado State University. He was a talented motivator and a born salesman with a tireless work ethic. These skills made it possible for Jack to help create, build and lead one of the most successful financial agencies in the industry.
Jack had a love of the land and a passion for cattle. Jack and Linda moved to Lampasas in 1997 after purchasing Four Jacks Ranch, where they lived for 20 years. As Jack retired, he was drawn to a venue formerly known as Little Bear Arena, now named Bar 17 Ranch & Arena. He and Linda were fortunate enough to purchase, rebuild, renovate and repair it. Bar 17 is where he created a home with his wife, a place to enjoy with his kids, grandkids and greatgrandbabies. A place to give back, entertain, live and serve others -- his true passion.
He is survived by his wife, Linda; his brother, James Linder; four children, Lesley, Mike, Jo and Bryan; their spouses David Allen, Teresa Linder, John Williams and Bronwyn Linder; 18 grandchildren, Lainey Clark, Jack Clark, Luke Allen, Reese Allen, Max Linder, Sam Linder (Elyse), Zack Linder, Brock Linder, Emily (Eric) Diaz, Nick Bever, Clayton Bever, Ty Williams, Andrew Williams, Jake Linder, Ally Linder, Kate Linder, Arkie Curl and Zoe Curl; and greatgrandchildren Delilah Diaz and Sophia Linder.
Jack was preceded in death by his brothers Bill Linder and Bob Linder; his in-laws, Lester and Ann Reese; and a granddaughter, Mandy Bever.
Graveside services will be private. Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel has charge of arrangements.
A Memorial Muster will be held in Jack’s honor at Bar 17 Arena in Lampasas on June 14 at 2 p.m. where friends are invited to come share stories and memories.
Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Association at https://www.paypal.biz/ Linderlegacy.
