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Edgar Eugene “Gene” Knox

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Edgar Eugene “Gene” Knox

August 28, 1930-March 15, 2015

BOWIE – Edgar Eugene “Gene” Knox, 84, passed away March 15, 2015 in Bowie, TX.

Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. March 18at Elmwood Cemetery, Bowie. The family will received friends from 6-8 p.m. March 17 at The White Family Funeral Home.

Gene was born Aug. 28, 1930 in Hugo, OK to I.N. and Norma Dell (Thomas) Knox. He graduated from high school in Hugo where he was proud to be an Eagle Scout and a Golden Gloves Boxer.

Knox served his country in the Army during the Korean War. He married Patricia Nelms on Oct. 10, 1953 in Hugo. Knox worked for Koch Oil Industries for 33 years until his retirement.

He was a deacon at the First Baptist Church, Bowie and enjoyed woodworking, yard work and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, I.N. and Norma Dell Knox; two brothers, Shelby Knox and Jimmy Knox.

Knox is survived by his wife of 61 years, Patricia Knox, Bowie; sons, Wayne Knox and wife Rita, Bowie; Keith Knox, Bowie; daughter, Rachel Knox, Bowie; grandchildren, Seth Knox and wife Brittany, Conroe,; Josh Knox and wife Katie, Denison; great grandchildren, Kaye Knox; Diesel Knox; Madelyn Knox; Landri Knox; brother, Joe Knox and wife Jean, Roland, OK; sisters, Mary Louise Mayfield, Hugo; Lottie Smith and husband J.M., Tipton, OK; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements have been entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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Christopher Jay Anderson

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June 18, 1982 – April 8, 2026.
BOWIE – Christopher Jay Anderson, 43, died on April 8, 2026.
A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. on April 26 at the Selma Park pavilion.
He was born in Henrietta on June 18, 1982 and grew up in Wichita Falls where he graduated from the old Wichita Falls High School. He spent the majority of his working years in manufacturing at WL Plastics. He worked as a hospitality aide at Advanced Rehab in Wichita Falls. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Wichita Falls.
He is preceded in death by his dad, Arthur Hudgins.
He is survived by his wife, Shae Anderson; daughter, Aubrey Anderson; sisters, Misti Jensen and Brandi Hudgins; brother, Daniel Wilkinson; mom, Janet; stepdad and many other aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

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Kenneth Lee King

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June 25, 1951 – March 29, 2026
BOWIE – Kenneth Lee King, 74, passed away in Bridgeport on March 29, 2026.
He was born on June 25, 1951 in El Paso to Leonard King and Marietta Arms. Kenneth graduated from Austin High School in El Paso. Kenneth started his career serving as a police officer and then detective in El Paso. After nine years on the police force, he moved into the position of Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission agent. He also worked as a security professional, car salesman and a realtor in later years.
He was an avid reader and a man of faith who loved the Lord. He is remembered as generous and kind, making recompense for past wrongs and seeking unity where possible. He attended First Baptist Church Bowie. He was truly a child of God welcomed home with “well done, good and faithful servant.”
Those left behind to cherish his memory are his daughter, Kelley Schmidt, Sanger; two sons, Kenny King and wife Anna, Kerrville and Jeremy King, Justin; the mother of his children, Gail English, Justin; two sisters, Susan McCall, El Paso and Michelle Pool, Centerton, AR; one brother, Leonard King, Bedford and two grandchildren, Guenther Schmidt, Sanger and Dillon King, Justin.
Please share your memories or condolences with the King family in the online guestbook www.cokerfuneralhome.com
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Margaret Ann Moore Hunt

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November 20, 1945 – April 14, 2026
ALVORD – Margaret Ann Moore Hunt, 80, went home to be with the Lord on April 14, 2026.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on April 16 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on April 17 at the White Family Funeral Home with Pastor Gregg Shaw officiating. The burial will follow at New Harp Cemetery in Forestburg. Pallbearers will be: Chasen Duncan, Shane Hunt, Hunter Harris, Cooper Masten, Bradyn Hunt, Coyt Curry, Colton Curry and Brian Rater.
Margaret was born Nov. 20, 1945 in Decatur to Oliver W. and Pauline (Freeman) Moore. On May 2, 1980, Margaret married Elmer Leon Hunt in Waurika, OK. She was a line supervisor for the Haggar Slack Company for many years and later worked as a caregiver at Independence Hall in Bowie.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Hunt; parents, Oliver Moore and Pauline Moore Clark; stepfather, Emery Clark; brother, Ernest Moore; son, Ricky Pigg; grandson, Brandon Duncan and great-granddaughter, Evany Barragon.
Margaret is survived by her children, Terry Harris and wife Pam, Alvord, Missy Duncan and husband Scotty, Chico, Monnie Joe Hunt and wife Margaret, Bowie, John Hunt and wife Kristi, Bowie, and Stacy Masten and husband John, Alvord; grandchildren, Shane Hunt, Brian Rater, Holly Curry, Haylee Harris, Hunter Harris, Phylicia Gibbs, Bradyn Hunt, Chasen Duncan, Cooper Masten, Felicia Lynch and Frankie Lynch; great-grandchildren, Audree, Emersen, Elliott, Devin, Coyt, Conlee, Alexis, Adalynn, Amelia, Zaydie, Josie, Hattie, Slaton, Kellen and Cora; and siblings, Connie Browning, Paul Moore and Gail Robinson.
In lieu of flowers, should friends desire memorials can be made in honor of Margaret to the Bowie Animal Shelter at 1504 E. Wise St. Bowie, TX 76230 or the American Cancer Society.
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