Tom Jarboe

Tom Jarboe was born July 3, 1931, in Floydada, Texas to Mal and Grace Jarboe. In 1951, Tom married Bettye Laminack. He received his undergraduate degree from West Texas State University where he later earned his Masters of Education. He proudly served in the US army, in Korea, from 1952 -1954. Tom and Bettye lived in Friona for 60 years and were active members of the community. Tom worked for the Friona ISD as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent. During his career, he impacted the lives of countless students and educators. In 1982 Tom was named Friona Man of the Year. He was also a finalist for State Superintendent of the Year. He later worked for the Texas Association of School Boards. Tom and Bettye were faithful members of the Sixth Street Church of Christ, where he served as a bible class teacher and elder. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Malvin Jarboe. He is survived by his wife Bettye, of Amarillo, daughter Jeanine and husband Chris of Amarillo, son Jay and wife Sherry of Keller, TX. He was Papa to his 4 grandchildren, Meagan, Jayson, Ryan, and Jacob. The family suggests memorials to High Plains Children's Home.

Visitation Schedule

Cox Funeral Home 4180 Canyon Drive Amarillo, TX 79109 Tuesday, December 22, 2015 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Service Schedule

Funeral Service Southwest Church of Christ 4515 Cornell St. marillo, TX Wednesday, December 23, 2015 2:00 PM

Burial Schedule

Llano Cemetery Amarillo , TX

Memorial Contributions

The family suggests memorials to High Plains Children's Home. Amarillo, TX