Douglas Arnold Thayer

August 18, 1942 - October 10, 2018

Douglas Arnold Thayer, 76, of McCrory, departed this life Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at home. He was born August 18, 1942 in Milton, Wisconsin to the late Ronald and Caludia (Peardon) Thayer. Doug was a member of the First Baptist Church in Patterson. For several years, Doug worked at the East Arkansas Regional Unit in Brickeys, Arkansas and achieved the rank of Lieutenant. He loved listening to music and was a huge fan of John Denver. Doug enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching westerns, and reading books although his greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his family. Doug was preceded in death by his daughter, Tanya Murdock; and his parents, Ronald and Caludia (Peardon) Thayer. Left to cherish Doug’s memory is his wife, Pamela (Meredith) Thayer; three sons, Tom Thayer of Louisiana, Mark Thayer and wife Colleen of New York, and Kevin Thayer of New York; six grandchildren, Samantha Thayer, Quinn Thayer, Cassidy Thayer, Stella Thayer, Aurianna Murdock, and Devonté Murdock; one brother, Mick Thayer and wife Lila of White Water, Wisconsin; three sisters, Karen Wolmack of Wisconsin, Kathy Baker and husband Scotty of Onalaska, Texas, Robin Thayer of Wisconsin, and Thea Stumpner of Wisconsin; several nieces, nephews, church family, and friends. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Patterson with Bro. Bobby Keen officiating. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Bradford Memorial Funeral Home of Bradford, Arkansas. www.bradfordmemorial.com