He was preceded in death by his wife Billie; and sons, Ray and Darrel.
He is survived by his sons, Donnie and his wife Audrey, Jerry, and Danny and his wife Karen; daughters, Mary, and Kay; and daughters-in-law, Cecy, and Sharon.
Papa had 26 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren.
He was an incredible, loving, and respected father and papa. He will be missed by all of us.
A Funeral Service will be held at Tinkler Funeral Chapel & Crematory on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at 1:00 p.m.
Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2222 W Shaw Ave #201 Fresno, CA 93711 or St. Agnes Hospice 6729 N Willow Ave #130 Fresno, CA 93710.
Arrangements under the direction of Tinkler Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 475 N Broadway Fresno, CA. 93701, 559-233-2101.
