Bob L. Thrasher

Bob L. Thrasher, 88, died Friday, June 14, 2013 in Pampa.Graveside services will be a 10:00 AM Monday, June 17, 2013, at Memory Gardens Cemetery, with Scott Futrell, minister of Kentucky Street Church of Christ, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.Mr. Thrasher was born July 11, 1924 in Amarillo. He was reared in Canadian, graduating from Canadian High School. Bob married Lois Cloud on November 9, 1945 in Pampa. He had been a resident of Pampa since 1960. Bob was employed by Santa Fe Railroad for 44 years. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He was an avid farmer and rancher in his spare time, and he also enjoyed golfing and fishing. Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be truly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, L. H. Thrasher and Stella Malone; 3 brothers, Harold, Joe and J. M. Thrasher; and a sister, Alta Faye McGeehee.Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Lois Thrasher of the home; 3 children, Ron Thrasher and wife Ann, Carol Reed and husband Joe, and Gary Thrasher, all of Pampa; 9 grandchildren, Tami Ellis of Springfield, Missouri, Cheri Massey and Chris Helms, both of Amarillo, Tausha Killinger of San Diego, California, Laci Kennedy and Nevaeh Thrasher, both of Pampa, Karen Dillewyn of Houston, Becky Elliott of Lovington, New Mexico, and Ben Thrasher of McLean; 14 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.Memorials may be made to Shriners International Headquarters, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Florida 33607.