Larry Ray Nabors

Larry Ray Nabors, 64, of Pampa, died August 31, 2014 in Pampa, Texas. Services will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, September 4, 2014, at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel, with Rev. Norman Rushing, pastor of Central Baptist Church, officiating. Graveside services will be at 3:00 PM Thursday at Buffalo Cemetery near Sweetwater, Oklahoma, under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Mr. Nabors was born June 9, 1950 in Sayre, Oklahoma to Wilbur Ray and Theresa Hardy Nabors. He graduated from Pampa High School in 1969, and while going to school and after graduation he worked at Furr’s Supermarket. He married his high school sweetheart, Linda Gail Cooper, on August 29, 1969 in Pampa. He lived in Pampa most of his life, except for 5 years when he and Gail lived in South Dakota. He later worked for Tom Rose Motors, Robert Knowles, and Culberson-Stowers. Larry did handyman work for several years, retiring in 2002 due to health conditions. His family and friends loved him beyond words, and are grateful for the impact that he had on their lives. Despite the sorrow of their loss, they rejoicing that he is now in a peaceful and pain free rest with God the father. Larry always focused on the needs of his family; God will now provide him with the same comfort, peace, and security. Larry was preceded in death by his father, Wilbur Ray Nabors in 2010. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Gail of the home; his mother, Theresa Nabors of Pampa; one brother, Jerry Nabors and wife Linda of Denison; two sisters, Linda Forman and husband Bill of Pampa and Phyllis Doucette and husband John of Amarillo; numerous nieces and nephews; his three dogs and companions, Brahm, Sandy, and Maggie; one cat, Brandy. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have kept the faith.” II Timothy 4:7 Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Gerry Caylor, 2130 Charles, Pampa, Texas 79065, or Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, 386 Park Ave. South, New York, New York 10016.