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Harold “Jack” Slusher
Harold “Jack” Slusher, 85, of Midland passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009.
Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, under the direction of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home at the First Baptist Church in Midland with Rev. David Johnson officiating. Graveside services are set for 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at Evergreen Cemetery in Paris. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland.
The family receives friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at the funeral home.
He was born July 17, 1924, in Jennings, to Esther and Harold Slusher. He married Leonora Gladden Dec. 27, 1942, in Paris. They were married for 66 years. He graduated from high school and attended Paris Junior College for two years. He served in the U.S. Army. He and his family moved to Midland in 1954 from Paris.
His favorite things to do were being with his wife, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His other favorites included West Texas, Texas and the United States of America, old westerns with John Wayne and Clint Eastwood, “Lonesome Dove,” entertainers such as George Jones and George Strait, playing golf with his son and daughter, barbeque, a perfect yard, pump jacks, derricks and work over rigs, and the Rocker B Ranch.
His hobbies included horses, especially roping and cutting. Even when he could no longer participate, he would go to the events and remark about the talent of the horses and the riders. He was a horse trainer. He also enjoyed golf as a hobby. The fellowship that came with it enabled him to meet new friends, that otherwise he wouldn’t have known. He played golf in the PGA Colonial Golf Pro-Am. He was a member of the Fisherman class of First Baptist Church, Professional Rodeo Association, VAN Serving the Visually Impaired and Masonic Lodge. He was president of the Big Lake Country Club Golf Association.
He was preceded in death by sister, Joyce Gist of Andrews; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Slusher of Andrews. Survivors include his wife, Leonora of Midland; daughter, Peggy Cook of Midland; daughter, Deborah Brookins of Midland; son, Dana Jack Slusher of Midland.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Midland, PO Box 2621, Midland, TX 79702 and VAN Serving the Visually Impaired, 2908 W Ohio Ave., Midland, TX 79701.
Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.
Published November 13, 2009
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