Bobbie Criswell AKA Parsons Lady

Bobbie passed from this earth in the first week of December 2007 after a nearly 2 year battle with cancer and complications from a car crash. Her devotion to her husband of many years, Reverend Bob Criswell, and the love they shared was on inspiration to all of us. She felt his passing deeply and missed him every day. Now they are reunited and sure to be smiling once again. Farewell Good Lady, welcome home!

Larry Zuknick AKA Valley Varmint

Gilbert Larry Zuknick AKA Valley Varmint died Dec. 18, 2006 after a 6 year battle with cancer and heart disease. He was born Feb. 10, 1946 in Annapolis, Md. He was an auto body manager before retiring. He was also a member of the Single Action Shooting Society, the National Pygmy Goat Association and the Sarasota Dog Obedience Training Club. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Peggy AKA Potshot Peg (also a Gang Member); Son, Kenneth of Bradenton; two Sisters, Mary J. of Sarasota and Betty of Bradenton; and Brother, Raymond of Sarasota. He was a member for many years and endured his malady Cowboy style, quietly and carrying on as long as he could. He will be long remembered for his wit, his big heart and his good soul. Larry was a real Pard and True Friend. The Hole-in-the-Head Gang attended Larry's funeral and gave him a shotgun salute at the graveside service. Truly "A Man to ride the river with" and a Friend that will be truly and sorely missed by us all. Happy Trails, Pard!!

Bob Criswell AKA Travelin Parson

Robert Criswell AKA Travelin Parson died May 3rd, 2005. He was a member of the Gang for only a short while, but brought with him a wealth of character, humor and well-being. Bob was an Ordained Minister and traveled the Rodeo circuit for years ministering to the Bronco Busters, Bull Riders, Calf Ropers and Rodeo Clowns. He was honored with a Golden Poet Award from the World of Poetry in San Francisco, CA in 1992 and was twice awarded a certificate of merit from the National Library of Poetry in Owings Mills, MD. (See our Links page for a link to the website) He was the Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Parrish, FL when he passed suddenly of a heart attack. He had performed a Cowboy Wedding for members Brian and Linda Moore just the Sunday before at the Florida Gulf Coast Railroad Museum in Parrish where the Gang had just "robbed" the train all weekend. Bob's wife and life partner Bobbi Criswell passed away in early December 2007. They will be ever in the hearts of the Gang. Keep the Trail clear for us Pards, you're together on the trail again. We'll miss you!