Oscar Ray

Tankersley

Oscar Ray Tankersley 86, of Blackwell, Texas passed away September 10, 2021 at Sweetwater Healthcare Center.

Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday , September 16, 2021 at Blackwell Cemetery with Rev. Rick Stanford officiating. Inter ment will follow under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home.

Born May 25, 1935 to Oscar Syl and Abbe Adella Tankersley in Hobbs, Texas. He married Betty Alice Smith September 21, 1957. He lived his early years in and around Rotan, Texas. In December 1966 we mov ed to Blackwell. Th ere is where he found his home, working on ranches, and making life long friends. He was happiest outside tinkering around with the horses, cars or the yard. He loved his horses and being a true cowboy. A nd oh his hat … he was very particular about h is hat, how it was layed, how it was hung and who could touch it. He even did his own creasing he didn't trust anyone else.

Survivors include wife Betty Tankersley of Blackw ell; daughters Valarie Ragland and husband Grady of Sweetwater, Patricia W illiams and husband Mike of San Angelo; son Ray Tankersley of Dallas; five grandchildren Ryan Ragland and wife Mar risa, Ashley Martel and husband Jeremiah, Clint S cott, Miranda Harrison and husband Jeremy, Helena Endress and husband Dominic ; nine grea t grandchildren Asher, Stella, Lillian, Jordon, Kinsey, Dylan, Landon, Gage, Hagen; brother Larry Tankersley; four sisters Rita Boyd, Debra Greer, Tina Smith, Cheryl Whatley and lots of nieces and ne phe ws.

He is preceded in death by brothers Jimm y Don and J.R. , sisters Annetta Wasson, Peggy Kurth and Patty Smith.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Rosa Sanchez. Thank You so much for your lov ing care you gave Daddy.