A Celebration of Life Memorial was held on Monday, October 9, 2023, for Cary Wayne Thetford at Hallmark Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. Chaplain Kevin Watson led the service and was joined by the Edgecliff Village Fire Department in performing a special tribute.
Cary went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family and his brothers and sisters of Edgecliff Village Fire Department following a difficult battle with cancer.
Born on May 13, 1964 in Levelland, Texas, Cary grew up in Anton, Texas and graduated from Anton High School in 1982. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Phoenix. Cary moved to Lamesa to work and there he met the love of his life, Krenna Teague. They married on August 6, 1988 and were married for 35 years.
Cary worked for Shell Oil Company for 35 years in various roles and locations, including Alaska. Most recently, he was the PIC, Person In Charge, on an offshore platform in the Gulf of Mexico. He was also an EMTParamedic and Firefighter for 33 years. He was a Captain for Edgecliff Village fire Department in Edgecliff Village, Texas. Cary loved helping others and never met a stranger. He enjoyed hunting, but his passion was spending time with his family. His grandchildren often went to visit him at the fire station. They loved their “Grumpie” and will miss him dearly as will everyone who knew him.
Cary is survived by his wife Krenna Thetford of Fort Worth, his children Kade Thetford of Lubbock, Texas, Keighen Thetford of Fort Worth, and Karis Thetford White of Fort Worth and grandchildren Kamryn Thetford, 6, Wyatt Thetford, 3, of Lubbock and Clayton White, 6, Chaiden White, 4, Colston White, 3, of Fort Worth. He is also survived by his parents Sandra Davidson, Billy (Libby) Thetford all of Levelland. His siblings Terry (Chuck) Colburn of Houston, Texas, Mike Thetford (Marcie Fisher) of Granbury, Texas, Darren (Tammie) Waters of Midland, Texas, Derek (Morgan) Waters of Lubbock, Texas, Brian (Allison) Davidson of Lubbock, Texas and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, you may donate to Edgecliff Village Fire Department, Hallmark Baptist Church of Fort Worth, The American Cancer Society or a church of your choice.