Louis Felix Sassin, 84, of Freeport, Texas passed away Monday, September 10, 2012 at Creekside Nursing Home. He was born November 20, 1927 near Hallettsville to Frank and Mary Sassin. Louis was a member of Saint Paul's American Lutheran Church in Freeport, Texas. Louis was called on twice to serve his country, first at the end of World War II, and then again during the Korean War. Both times he served in the United States Army Air Force. After he got out of the service, he went back home to continue farming. However, by then it was hard for small farmers to make a living by just farming, so in 1958 he sold everything he had and enrolled in barber school in Houston. After graduating from barber school he married the love of his life Evelyn Theresa Galetka on November 1, 1959. They moved to Freeport, Texas and Louis began cutting hair at Smvick's Barbershop in downtown Freeport. Ten years later he bought his own shop in downtown Freeport and continued cutting hair there until his stroke m July 2011. Louis barbered in the Freeport area for over 51 years and rarely missed a day of work. During an interview for The Facts newspaper back on April 12, 1998 when asked what keeps him in the barber business he replied "I like to meet the people."

Louis was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather and he will be remembered for his love and heart felt commitment to family and friends. He leaves behind 2 sons: David Sassin and wife Susan of Austin, Texas, Larry Sassin of Freeport, Texas, 2 grandchildren: Michael Sassin and Stacey Sassin, brother Jerome Sassin Sr. and wife Delores of Schulenburg, Texas, Sister Annie Machicek and husband Julius of Schulenburg, Texas and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Thursday September 13th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Lakewood Funeral Chapel.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday September 15th at 10:00 am at the Vsetin Czech Moravian Brethren Church in Vsetin, Texas.

Local arrangements made by the Turner Family at the Lakewood Funeral Chapel, (979) 297-6464. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lakewoodfuneralchapel.com.

Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Vsetin Czech Moravian Brethren Church in Vsetin, Texas.