Richard Allen Stroud

Richard Allen Stroud, 61, of Pampa, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014, in Pampa.  Memorial services will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel, with Monty Joiner of Somerville Church of Christ, officiating.  Cremation and arrangements are by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.  Mr. Stroud was born Feb. 5, 1953 in Pampa where he was a lifelong resident and attended Pampa schools.  He married Jayne McCausland in Pampa.  She preceded him in death in 2010.  He worked as a machinist for several years for PeeWee Romines, Panhandle Industrial, 3-J Machine Shop.  After his career as a machinist, he worked for UPS for the last 10 years.  In his spare time, he liked to play golf, bowl, and play softball.  He will be remembered as a devoted brother and husband, who spent the last years of his life caring for his wife.  Survivors include 3 brothers, Larry Stroud and wife Debbie, Jerry Stroud and wife Brenda, and Jim Stroud and wife Jan, all of Pampa; and a host of nieces and nephews.  Richard was also preceded in death by his parents, W. D. “Dee” and Florence Stroud. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pampa Meals on Wheels, P. O. Box 939, Pampa, TX 79066-0939 or Good Samaritan Christian Services, 309 N. Ward, Pampa, TX 79065.