OBITUARIES

James Steven Fisher “Jim”

Published

3 years ago

11/10/2020

February 5, 1960 – November 6, 2020
James Steven Fisher, aka Jim, Jimbo, Dad or Grumpy, 60, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family during the early morning of Nov. 6, 2020. He fought a hard two-year battle for his health and encountered multiple medical complications during his brave fight.
A memorial will be planned for friends and family when we can all safely get together.
Jim was born in San Antonio at Lackland Air Base Hospital on Feb. 5, 1960, to Virginia Ruth Clark and James Aldon Fisher as the oldest of four kids. Jim grew up working in the family horse business that shaped and influenced his life. He was surrounded by animals, farm equipment, tools, trucks and “stuff that needed fixing.” With land to explore and a penchant for a squirrel hunt, Jim roamed the woods of South Carolina for most of his youth as a budding naturalist with a love of nature and the outside world.
Tall and strong, he served as his Dad’s “sanitary engineer” for most of his middle and high school years, meaning he scooped and spread countless tons of horse manure. During high school, he drove a school bus, played football and maintained good grades despite his best efforts to skip as much school as possible.
After high school he attended Clemson University for two years, later transferring to Angelo State University in San Angelo, where he met his future wife, Teresa, trying to make her laugh in accounting class.
Jim and Teresa discovered their mutual love of nature, dogs, kids, country life and traditional family values (not necessarily in that order) and were married on Oct. 1, 1983 at Southlake Baptist Church in San Angelo. This year marked their 37th anniversary and it was a partnership of love, laughter and mutual respect until the end.
Jim and Teresa were entrepreneurs at heart and partnered in a successful restaurant “The Wharf” in San Angelo. Jim’s talent with a lip-on ribeye, a brisket or almost any other cut of meat was perfected during this early restaurant adventure. The next adventure they tackled was ranching on a 63 section spread in Irion County. While in west Texas, they became the proud parents of two daughters. Ashley Megan was born May 12, 1986, followed by Sarah Marie on Jan. 16, 1990. In 1993 Jim and Teresa decided to relocate one last time and came to Bowie to assist Teresa’s aging parents, Tom and Kay Batchelor. This move framed the remaining chapters of their personal and professional lives.
During the past 27 years in the Bowie area, Jim and Teresa grew their business into Jim Fisher Construction, which allowed Jim to bring his work ethic, intellect for people and professional skills together to serve hundreds of customers by offering excellent work at a fair price. He took great pride in a job well done and collected many life-long friends who began their relationship with Jim either as a customer or simply a chance acquaintance. He and Teresa seldom advertised, preferring instead to rely on the all-important word-of-mouth references after a job was completed to a customer’s satisfaction.
Jim eventually finished building his family’s home where he lived for the past 18 years, tucked back in the woods surrounded by nature with plenty of space for recreation and hobbies. Building a beautiful home for his family was one of his proudest accomplishments. Countless happy memories full of love and laughter and Jim and Teresa’s incredible hospitality were made here. His family and friends never doubted that they were valued and welcome at any time.
The center of Jim’s world was his family. He was an incredible father, grandfather, husband, son, brother and brother-in-law. He modeled his own values to those around him, and pushed the people he loved to be ethical, dependable, respectful, patriotic, independent and loving. He was a role model and hero to his siblings, in-laws, children and grandchildren. He moved through his life with abundant, generous, effortless love for what he believed in and there were few people he met that didn’t remember him. He was quick-witted, funny and smart. There was a natural irreverence in him that taught all those around him to find the fun and humor in almost any situation. If you were one of the rare souls to get a word in when Jimbo was on a roll, then we salute you.
Jim was preceded in death by his father, grandparents and in-laws Tom and Kay Batchelor.
He is survived by his wife, Teresa; daughters, Ashley and husband, JJ Snider and Sarah and husband, Broddie Chaney; six grandchildren, Wyatt, Reese, Josie, Clara and Mamie Snider and Austin Chaney. He is also survived by his mother Virginia, and her husband, A.C. Lacy, Mertzon and multiple extended families from both his Clark and Fisher lineage. In addition, he leaves three adoring siblings who will miss their big brother forever, three brothers-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews to mourn his passing.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite vocational scholarship fund in his honor.
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OBITUARIES

Billy James “Jimmy” Avery

Published

2 days ago

04/30/2024

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March 25, 1942 – April 26, 2024
ODESSA – Billy James “Jimmy” Avery, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 26, 2024. He was 82 years old.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 2 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on May 3 at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Bowie, with Pastor and family friend Doyle Wade officiating. Burial will follow at Salona Cemetery in Bowie. Pallbearers will be John Coffey, Tim Green, Mark Jackson, Chad McCracken, Larry Overstreet and Kurt Jackson. Honorary pallbearers include Joe McCracken, Louie Jackson, Gary Odle, Terrell Hill and Kevin Bryan.
Jimmy was born in Bowie to LR and Elsie (Johnson) Avery on March 25, 1942. He graduated from Bowie High School, where he played on the football team making all district and all area his senior year. He then went to play football at Cameron University.
On Aug. 3, 1963 Jimmy married his high school sweetheart, Judy Elizabeth Overstreet Avery. This began a love story that would last 61 years. Together they began a remarkable life and raised two beautiful girls, Kimberly Avery and Kelly Haring. He had an amazing career at Shell Oil where he retired after 30 years.
He was an avid hunter and fisher, loved his western movies and never missed a Texas Longhorn football game. His true passion in life though was his family and most knew him as their beloved “Poppa.” His family was his pride and joy and he would have done anything for them. Poppa had the natural ability to put a smile on anyone’s face and always leave you with a laugh. He knew how to have fun and be the life of the party. Jimmy Avery was a hard-working man whose life was dedicated to his loving family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, LR and Elsie (Johnson) Avery and sister, Colleen Hunt.
Jimmy is survived by his loving wife, Judy; his children, Kimberly Avery and Kelly Haring, all of Odessa; nephew, Lanny Hunt, Wichita Falls and cousins, Mike Avery, Longview, TX and Terry Tucker, Fort Worth. He was a proud Poppa to Ashley Bryan and husband Kevin, Fort Worth and one great-grandchild, Conner James Bryan, named after his beloved Poppa.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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OBITUARIES

Karen Kilcrease Dow

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2 days ago

04/30/2024

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October 16, 1947 – April 28, 2024
BOWIE – Karen Kilcrease Dow, 76, loving wife, mother, grandmother and dear friend to many, left this life on April 28, 2024. 
A visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 1 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. on May 2 at Elmwood Cemetary in Bowie with Kristi Roland Hand officiating. Honorary pallbearers are Chris Godwin, Taylor Hall, Mike Mayfield, Todd Airington, Brad Reese and Cody Romine, posthumously.   
Karen was born Oct. 16, 1947 in Henrietta to C.A. and Erma Ruth (Lowrie) Kilcrease. She graduated from Nocona High School in 1966 and later received her bachelor of arts degree from Sam Houston State University. After college she married her high school sweetheart, Dale Dow, on Dec. 19, 1969.
Karen and Dale moved to Bowie in 1970 where they, along with Dale’s brother, owned and operated Widlake Brothers Auto Supply. In the late 70s they ventured into the oil and gas business and started D&J Resources, Inc which they owned and operated until her death. She was an avid reader, football fan and enjoyed gardening and planting beautiful flowers each and every spring, as well as watching each of her five grandchildren play their favorite sport.   
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 41 years, Dale Dow; son-in-law, Cody Romine and her beloved dog, Luke.  
Karen will be sorely missed by her daughters, Brooke Dow and Courtney Riddle; five precious grandchildren, Zoe Romine and partner Isacc Barcenas, Baley Romine, Ava Romine, Parker Riddle and Finn Riddle; great-grandchild, Rowen Barcenas; brother, Kyle Kilcrease and wife Betty; sister, Kody Kilcrease and husband Bill Mullan; several nieces, nephews, cousins and two aunts.   
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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OBITUARIES

Lois Undean McLinsky

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2 days ago

04/30/2024

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November 5, 1926 – April 20, 2024
BOWIE – Lois Undean McLinsky, 97, died on April 20, 2024.
A funeral service was at 9:30 a.m. on April 30 at Sunset Church with David Hall as the officiant. Burial followed at 2 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Denison.
She was born on Nov. 5, 1926 to Arthur Trainer Caldwell and Seletha Van Hooser-Caldwell in Bonham, TX and married the love of her life, Frank Joseph McLinsky, on July 28, 1944 sharing 42 years together.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frank McLinsky; son, Ray Frank McLinsky; daughter, Lynell Kay Shaw; brothers, Ray Neal, Ralph and Truman Caldwell and sister, Blanche Rowland.
She is survived by her son-in-law, Harry Shaw; brothers, Newman and Arthur Caldwell; six grandchildren; great and great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.