Thomas Michael Rathbone

Thomas Michael Rathbone, age 63, of Murfreesboro, AR, died Monday, July 20, 2009 at Pike County Hospital. He was born March 30, 1946 in Tulsa, OK, the son of John and Shirley Davis Rathbone. He was pastor of First Christian Church in Murfreesboro, since August of 1995. He was in the ministry for 40 years. Survivors include his wife Judy Rathbone of Murfreesboro; three sons and daughters-in-law Craig Thomas and Julie Rathbone of Greenville, IL, Scott Eric and Jody Rathbone of Owasso, OK, Aaron Christopher and Tracee Rathbone of Owasso, OK; ten brothers Jim Rathbone of Newport Richey, FL, Bill Rathbone of Coweta, OK, John Rathbone III of Broken Arrow, OK, David Rathbone of Tulsa, OK, Dan Rathbone of Holiday, FL, Tim Rathbone of Sacramento, CA, Steve Rathbone of Broken Arrow, OK, Mark Rathbone of Broomfield, CO, Paul Rathbone of Tulsa, OK, Ben Rathbone of Owasso, OK; two sisters Becky Schmidt of Broken Arrow, OK, Debby Booth of Broken Arrow, OK; five grandchildren David, Jonathan and Elizabeth Rathbone all of Greenville, IL, Aric Rathbone of Owasso, OK and Caleb Rathbone of Owasso, OK as well as many friends and relatives. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Thomas Michael Rathbone please visit our Sympathy Store.