John Rasure

John Rasure

John Rasure, 59, of Lake Charles, Louisiana and formerly of Midland, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2006.

He was born November 6, 1946 to Frank Rasure and Euna Fay Rasure in Odessa, Texas. John was baptized at Bellview Baptist Church in Midland. After graduating high school at Midland Lee, John went to Texas Christian University in Ft. Worth, Texas where he received his Bachelors degree. He was the President of Rasure Oil Company until 1990. John was presently employed as the Executive Host of the L'Auberge du Lac Hotel and Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana. On October 31, 1996 John married his wife Kathleen.

He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Rasure who was a blessing and inspiration to many; maternal grandparents, Wes and Mollie Cawthron; and paternal grandparents, William Lewis and Maude Ona Kiker Rasure.

John is survived and deeply missed by his wife of 9 years, Kathleen Rasure of Lake Charles, Louisiana; his mother, Euna Fay Rasure of Midland; his step-mother, Nelda Rasure of Midland; one sister and brother-in-law, Becky and Mark Bozich and their daughter, Katherine of the Woodlands; a brother and sister-in-law, Don and Jodie Rasure and their two children, Kelsie and Korey of Midland.

John is also survived by his two beloved pets, Pookie and Eloy, who he loved dearly. He loved to fish, follow football, baseball, golf and basically find a way to make light of any situation.The world will be a different place without John's wit, brilliance, sarcasm, and charm. We will never know another that could make the worst of times the best of times. Even though his heart failed him it never failed us. He was the best, and we'll all miss him dearly.

Memorial Services will be held in Lake Charles preceding services in Midland which are set for Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church with Dr. Gary Dyer and Billy Raies presiding. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. To place on-line condolences please visit www.mem.com. A private ceremony will follow for family and pallbearers at Resthaven Memorial Park.

Honorary pallbearers will be Kelly Hood, John Giles, Mark Bozich, Clinton Jones, Scooter Taylor, Bob Petty, Mark Maloney, Rick Henderson, Rich Henderson, Doug Richardson, Glen Faulks, Jerry Brasher, Tommy Casbeer, Gary Stoltz, Oren Albright, Fred Right, Homer Martin, Cleve West and any other dear friend of John's that may have mistakenly been left off this list. The family would also like to thank Carol Wayne and Cheri Holtzclaw, Mike and Kathy Caudle, Ellis Funeral Home, Gary Dyer, Billy Raies, all our friends at Midland Christian, and our extended family at the Midland Junior Baseball Association.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Christian Life Center, 2901 W. Kansas (79701), First Baptist Church, 2104 W. Louisiana (79701) or Midland Christian School, 2001 Culver Drive (79705), all in Midland, Texas.