SAN ANTONIO William “Bob” Prophet, 72, of Odessa, passed away Friday, July 27, 2007, at Hospice House in Odessa, TX. He was born July 12, 1935 in Fort Worth, TX to Della and Robert Prophet.

Bob served in the United States Army as a private 2nd class for 3 years. He was a lifetime member of the VFW & American Legion. As a ten-year member of the Elks Lodge, he served three years on the board of directors of the Elks Children’s Hospital in Octane, TX.

He is survived by his wife: Sharon Prophet of Odessa; sister: Jane Mathews of Sante Fe, NM; three daughters: Cheryl Skelton and husband of Lewisville, TX, Cynthia Lindquest and husband of Anchorage, AK, and Michelle Thompson and husband of Frisco, TX; stepdaughter: Vickie Fisher of New Braunfels, TX; stepsons: Jimmy Deleney and wife of Rockwall, TX, Billy Thigpen of Odessa and Bradley Thigpen of Odessa; ten grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.

Services will be held Friday, August 3, 2007, at 11:30 a.m. at the San Antonio National Cemetery. Memorials can be sent to “Texas Elk Endorsement Inc.” 1-800-880-7561. Services are entrusted to Martinez-Smith Funeral Chapels & Crematory.