By Linus Joseph Dewald Jr., Editor
Winter 2010 and Revised 15 Oct 2010
Update of 15 Oct 2010: Floyd Wayne Prentice is #9.1 in our Robert Prentice of VA and TN eBook. That eBook now replaces this article.
1. Floyd Wayne Prentice, b. 20 Mar 1928 in Hockley Co., TX, and d. 2 Jun 2006. His obituary in the Abilene Reporter-News of 9 Jun 2006 reads as follows:
- Floyd W. "Pete" Prentice
ROBERT LEE Floyd W. "Pete" Prentice, went to be with his Lord on Friday, June 2, 2006.
Pete was born March 20, 1928 in Levelland, Texas to Bradley and Gladys Prentice. At a very young age he moved with his family to Ft. Sumner, New Mexico, where he lived until 1945. His family then moved to Buffalo Gap, Texas where he met and married Emmalee Marquis on July 15, 1950. He worked for Union Texas Petroleum, retiring after 38 years, he worked most of those years at the gas plant in Silver, Texas.
After retiring he worked as a volunteer with the Baptist Church Builders of Texas, a group of Christians who by Gods leading, go together each summer and build one church building for a needy church somewhere in the United States. Working with Clifton Griffith and David Strunk was both a joy and a privilege.
Pete helped to build churches in Wyoming, Minnesota, Kansas, Colorado, Utah, and Texas. Pete also worked with the Texas Baptist Men Camp Builders, working in Baptist Encampments all over Texas. He loved doing this also, it was very exciting loading our travel trailer and heading down the road to another job. Pete loved to be working for the Glory of God. He was a faithful member of Robert Lee Baptist Church, serving as a deacon for many years. He was a Mason, belonging to Hayrick Lodge # 696. Another joy of his life was camping with his Grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Emmalee, of 56 years, daughters, Connie Prentice of Abilene, Susan Hanna and husband Gary of San Angelo, Son Richard Prentice and wife Bobbie of Drummond, Oklahoma and daughter Rhonda Marquis Jio and husband Henry of Wylie.
Grandchildren, Justin Prentice of Drummond, Oklahoma, Ashley Marsh and husband Jeff of Enid, Oklahoma, Christopher Hanna and Chad Hanna of San Angelo. Great Grandson, Blaine Marsh of Enid Oklahoma.
Brothers and sisters: Marilyn Allen and husband Wayne of Abilene, Irma Whorton of Prue, Oklahoma, brothers, Melvin and wife Velma of Buffalo Gap, Ross and wife Olabell of Roswell, New Mexico,
Sisters-in-law: Vivian Prentice of Rolla, Missouri, Louise Prentice of Abilene, Mavis Hundley and husband Lawrence of Abilene and Carolyn Marquis of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and numerous nieces and nephews, coworkers, and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 5, 2006 at the Robert Lee Baptist Church in Robert Lee with burial to follow in the Robert Lee Cemetery with the Reverend Roy Epperson officiating. Visitation will be Sunday with a family visitation from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home. Special Thanks to Dr. Rahman and Vista Care for the care of our Husband, Daddy, and PaPa. We will miss you, but we will be with you soon, tell everyone Hello. We love you! SHAFFER FUNERAL HOME / ROBERT LEE, TEXAS
He m. Emmalee Marquis on 15 Jun 1950, Buffalo Gap, TX. Children per Floyd's obituary, above:
- Connie Prentice of Abilene.
- Susan Prentice. She m. Gary Hanna of San Angelo, TX.
- Richard Prentice, He m. Bobbie and lived in Drummond, OK,
- Rhonda Marquis Prentice. She m. Henry Jio of Wylie, TX.
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