Obituary of Thermon Lee O'Bannon

Obituary for: Thermon Lee O'Bannon Thermon Lee O'Bannon, age 81, of LaBelle, passed away March 13, 2013 in Lehigh Acres. He was born Aug. 29, 1931 in Fort Myers to the late John Paul O'Bannon and the late Oddis Louise (Blount) O'Bannon. He was a lifelong resident of Hendry County and graduated from LaBelle High School in 1949. He married the Love of his life, Christine Dunaway, in 1950. Thermon was a member of First Baptist Church in LaBelle for over 50 years. He was Saved, loved Jesus and had served Him in the past as a Deacon and Trustee of his Church and taught Sunday School for many years. Thermon was a former member of Hendry County School Board and had been a past LaBelle City Commissioner. He was active in starting the LaBelle Quarterback Club, bringing football back to LaBelle High School in 1966 and was a strong supporter of all the School sports for many years. Thermon was an active leader in youth sports and coached Little League Baseball for many years. He and his family have been longtime cattlemen and ranchers in Hendry County. Thermon loved hunting, fishing and anything outdoors. He enjoyed going to Red Bird, his ranch, and working with cattle. You could always find him supporting his children, grandchildren and even his great-grandchildren in all their activities. He taught us all to love God, the land and our families. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by the Love of his Life, Christine Dunaway O'Bannon, son: Stephen Lee O'Bannon, daughter: Sonya Christine & Rodney Murray, sister: Myrna & Jerry Holland, nieces: Debra Jordan, Vicki Turner and Laura Chambliss, grandchildren: April & Clinton Lowery, Patrick & Mona O'Bannon, Brad and Jill Murray; Adam and Kyndel Murray, great-grandchildren: Shelby O'Bannon, Ethan & Emma Lowery, Haylee O'Bannon, Lane & Kaelyn Murray and Ty & Coy Murray. He will be greatly missed by us all. A memorial service will be held Friday, March 22, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at Church Of God-LaBelle in LaBelle with Pastor W. T. Maddox Jr., Pastor Preston Long and Seth Howard officiating. Inurnment will follow at Ft. Denaud Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the Church of God-LaBelle. Flowers are welcomed for the service or Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of your choice. "Grace be with all of those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love." Cremation Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.