Obituary for Robert Paul "Bob" Shawcross
Robert Paul “Bob” Shawcross, 76, of Canyon passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. He was born on January 1, 1944 in Evans Mills, New York to Clarence and Mae Meagan Shawcross.
Bob was a veteran of the US Navy, serving in Vietnam. He married Vickie Detrixhe on February 21, 1985 in Gainesville, Texas.
While living in California, Bob worked for Diamond Pacific and owned Shawcross Saw Sharpening and Service Shop. He was also a volunteer fire fighter during that time. He was a member of Coulter Road Baptist Church.
Bob was a very loving and accepting person. He was always willing to help anyone in a time of need. He enjoyed wood working, making weathered wood furniture.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, wife Vickie, and siblings Ike, Bruce, Kenny and Walter. Survivors include his sister, Rene Lavancha; children, Anna Swartwout and husband Jimmy, Ernie Shawcross and wife Gail, James Hill, Jill Hill, Jodi Davis and husband Dustin, Bailee Shawcross and Ben Shawcross; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren and special friend, Wanda Panchou.
In Lieu of Flowers the family suggests making a donation to ADVO Companies of Amarillo. https://www.htofoundation.org/donate
Bob was a veteran of the US Navy, serving in Vietnam. He married Vickie Detrixhe on February 21, 1985 in Gainesville, Texas.
While living in California, Bob worked for Diamond Pacific and owned Shawcross Saw Sharpening and Service Shop. He was also a volunteer fire fighter during that time. He was a member of Coulter Road Baptist Church.
Bob was a very loving and accepting person. He was always willing to help anyone in a time of need. He enjoyed wood working, making weathered wood furniture.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, wife Vickie, and siblings Ike, Bruce, Kenny and Walter. Survivors include his sister, Rene Lavancha; children, Anna Swartwout and husband Jimmy, Ernie Shawcross and wife Gail, James Hill, Jill Hill, Jodi Davis and husband Dustin, Bailee Shawcross and Ben Shawcross; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren and special friend, Wanda Panchou.
In Lieu of Flowers the family suggests making a donation to ADVO Companies of Amarillo. https://www.htofoundation.org/donate