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Adrian Hill
July 25, 1925 – October 27, 2014
SPANISH FORT – Adrian Hill, 89, died Oct. 27, 2014 in Nocona, TX.
Visitation was from 5 – 7 p.m. Oct. 29 in Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel, Nocona.
Funeral Services was at 2 p.m. Oct. 30 in Jerry Woods Chapel. Interment followed in Nocona Cemetery officiated by the Rev. Scott Penick.
Hill was born on July 29, 1925 to Erskin and Helen Hill in Spanish Fort.
Adrian had many passions in his life including his family, horses, gospel singing, sports, and his service to his country. Adrian served in the U.S. Army. During his service he obtained a purple heart medal, two Bronze Service Star medals, and many other awards. Adrian worked in the oilfield, for the postal service, and as a school teacher for many years. He was a member of Valley View Baptist Church and was part of the 1944 Nocona High School State Championship team.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Cliffie Mae Hill; daughter, Anna Beth Hill, and a great-grandchild, Walker Stallcup.
He is survived by his daughters, Pamela Walker and husband Robert, Bowie, Paula Thompkins and husband Sam, and Marlissa Gibbs both of Spanish Fort; sister, Rosemary Vickery, Wichita Falls; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Valley View Baptist Church, c/o Paula Thompkins, 162 Green St., Nocona, TX 76255 or a Charity of Choice.
Online condolences may be made at jerrywoodsfuneralhome.
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Vera Rae
April 19, 1940 to October 29, 2023
AUSTRALIA – Vera Rae, 82, passed away peacefully after a set of health issues following a fall on Oct. 7, 2023.
Vera was born in Stockport, England to John “Jack” and Alice Gooch. They migrated to Australia following the Second World War, settling in Western Australia.
Vera met the love of her life in 1957, Robert John Rae, and they married on May 30, 1959. They were blessed with two daughters, Jenny and Debby.
Vera loved the Lord, had a strong faith, and was a prayer warrior. Throughout her various illnesses in life, she remained cheerful, gracious, and loving.
Vera was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Alice Gooch; in-laws, Don and Amy Rae, and nephew, Justin Gooch.
Vera is survived by her loving husband, Robert Rae, Port Kennedy, Western Australia; daughter, Jenny Rae Rizzolo and partner Paul, Bowie, TX, and Debby Rae Harvey and husband Ian, Waikiki, Western Australia; grandchildren, Mandy Jones, Jodie Ehle, Jacilyn Kenny and Bronwyn Has; and great grandchildren, Tahlia, Tanaya, Shelby, Khy, Jordyn, Mollie, Bryce, Brett, Kobe, Lilly, Caitlin, Morgan and Olivia.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Greenfield’s Funerals, Port Kennedy Western Australia.
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Alton “Fred” Allen
March 17, 1945 – May 15, 2022
RINGGOLD – Alton “Fred” Allen, 77, longtime resident of Ringgold, passed away on May 15, 2022 in Bowie.
The family received friends from 7 – 8 p.m. on May 17 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. on May 18 at Cowboy’s Last Ride Cemetery in Bowie with Richard Allen officiating.
Fred was born March 17, 1945 in Decatur to Alton “Frank” and Zula Prestwood Allen. He was a lifelong worker in the oil field and in his free time enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Dick Allen and Gene Allen.
Fred is survived by his children, Lynn Allen, Ringgold and Zula Carol Dietrich and husband Steve, Petrolia; grandchildren, Blake Allen, Brady Allen, Barrett Allen, Jason Gray, Jennifer Gray, Terry Dietrich and Timothy Dietrich; great-grandchildren Cody and Kendra Harralson and Lincoln Gray; sister Zelta Baker, Bloomfield, NM and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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