My Father lies in the National Cemetery across the street.  John "Bob" Robert Thomas.  Section 87 site 523.  My father is my compass.  His passing hurt so much that I went from finding 360+ geocaches a year to an average of around 30 a year.  I am getting back in the spirit of things now and I needed to place one here to commemorate him in my life.

Obituary:

John "Bob" Thomas, long-time resident of Garland, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at the age of 72. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of Garland. 

He is survived by his wife, Faye Thomas, two sons, Mike, Jeff, and David, and grandchildren, Zach, Kim, and Evie, and brother, Jim Thomas and wife Karen; and many friends and other relatives.

 

Born in Fort Worth February 17, 1940 to John and Evelyn Thomas, he graduated from Garland High School in 1957. He married Faye on June14, 1980. He retired at age 61 from Perot Systems.

Cache is accessible from an off road trip. You can drive right up to it if you have an SUV.