Mr. Chester E. Scobey

Chester E. Scobey, 96 of Amarillo passed away February 2, 2014. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with Rev. Bob S. Miller officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery by Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 I-40 East. Chester Scobey was born July 10, 1917 in Ada, Oklahoma to Rose and Emmett Scobey. Scobey worked several jobs before joining the CCC Camp where he met his wife and the mother of his children, Lenora. The couple married on Oct. 23, 1937. Scobey worked at Panhandle Power and Light, Pantex and the Helium Plant until he was drafted into the Army during World War II. Upon his honorable discharge, he worked for Wilborn Tank Co. while he drew plans for a service station. Scobey built a Phillips 66 where Interstate 40 stands today. When the Interstate came through Amarillo, he built a Mobil Oil service station at the corner of I-40 and Eastern. Scobey built his home behind the station and eventually, sold the station to retire. Then, he decided to build a convenience store on his property and Scobey’s Kwik Chex became reality. In the fall of 1979, Scobey sold the store to retire once again. Scobey was a member of South Georgia Baptist Church and a founding member of the Sunrise Lions Club. He dedicated his life to serving his family, community, and country. Heaven gained a good and faithful servant. Those who loved “Popa” will miss his advice, jokes, and stories covering the better part of a century and look forward to Reunion day at the throne of God. Preceding him in death are his wife of 54 years, Lenora; great granddaughter, Breezy O’Dell; his sister, Roberta Hyland; his son-in-law, Jimmy Davis; and his second wife of 18 years, Merle. Survivors include his daughter, Roberta Davis, son Dale Scobey and wife Cathy, all of Amarillo, his son Danny and wife Barbara Scobey of Austin, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. this evening at the funeral home. Scobey’s family wishes to thank all the wonderful people who cared for him during his final years on this earth. Please direct memorials to favorite charity.