John Thomas Frentress

John Thomas FrentressJohn gently entered into the presence of the Lord, Friday, July 1, 2011 in Midland, TX.He courageously and fiercely fought cancer for five (5) long years before losing the battle. But John was the ultimate victor.Born on April 17, 1959 in Lubbock, TX to John & Kathryn Frentress. John played sports from grade school through high school. He was a proud member of the Monterey Plainsman marching band and made many life long friendships during this time. He worked most of his adult life as a plumber. John was a member of Raintree Christian Church, Lubbock, TX.John was preceded in death by his dad John Frentress. Survivors include his wife Rhonda Frentress of Odessa; daughters Erica Dawn Frentress and Staci Nichole Frentress both of Lubbock; stepdaughter Candi Moates of Lubbock and a stepson Lonnie Brown of Lamesa, TX; mother Kathryn Frentress of Lubbock and sisters Judy Tartt of Midland, TX and Janett Frentress of Odessa, TX. He also left behind many, many cousins that he dearly loved.The family suggests memorials to CaringBridge.com or Interim Hospice of Midland, Texas. John has chosen to donate his body to the Texas Tech Medical School in hopes that one day a cure for this disease will be eradicated and others could benefit from what he had to endure.The memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Raintree Christian Church, Lubbock, TX.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,