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Melvin Lynn Hill

Melvin Lynn Hill
February 2, 1933 – June 12, 2015
BOWIE – Melvin Lynn Hill, 82, graduated into the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ on June 12, 2015.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. June 15 at The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
Funeral service was at 2 p.m. June 16 at the First Freewill Baptist Church of Bowie. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery.
Melvin was a life long resident of Bowie except for short time in Brush, CO. He fought a strong fight against cancer until the end.
Melvin was born Feb. 2, 1933 in Bellevue to Jesse and Vivian Hill. The youngest of four boys, with two sisters who lived a simple life working hard on the homestead to help the family survive.
Melvin was a graduate from Midway High School. Shortly after, he served our country in the military and was honorably discharged in1955.
One failed marriage did not discourage him from the love of his life, Barbara Makings. They were blessed with 35 years of a loving marriage until she passed in 1998.
Melvin applied his hand to several trades but carpentry became his profession. Later in age he worked for Montague County Sheriffs Department as a jailer and supervised inmates in the work release program.
Hobbies included golf, bowling, fishing, cards and dominoes, of which he was known for the seriousness of the game. Melvin tremendously enjoyed the beauty of flowers. Tending to his flower beds was a great source of pride for him. Above all, his greatest passion was gospel music.
From a young age, Melvin loved to sing. Involved in several gospel groups, he brought much joy to many through a baritone voice.
Melvin is survived by daughters, Jeanne Cowley and husband George, Jerri Chambers and Teresa Grullon; three sons, John Makings and wife Sue, Jim Makings and wife Brenda, and Michael Hill and wife Andrea; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and close personal friend, Alphine Wheeler.
Arrangements have been entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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David Roy Jackson

August 12, 1941 – June 6, 2025
SUNSET – David Roy Jackson, 83, died on June 6, 2025.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. on June 9 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service took place at 11 a.m. on June 10 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie with Doyle Wade officiating.
He was born on Aug. 12, 1941, in Decatur to Louis Connell and Cleo LaRue (Payne) Jackson. He graduated from Bowie High School in 1959 and soon later joined the National Guard to courageously service his country. All of his life he traveled all over the country as an independent truck driver.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Rob Jackson; and nephews, Kent Jackson and Heath Jackson.
He is survived by his son, Kurt Jackson, Sunset; daughter, Cristi Bolton, Southlake; two grandchildren; one great-grandson; brother, Louie Jackson, Park Springs; three nephews and one niece.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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Worth Cornelius Clark

November 1, 1935 – June 5, 2025
BOWIE – Worth Cornelius Clark, 89, died on June 5, 2025.
A visitation took place from 6-8 p.m. on June 11, at White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service took place at 11 a.m. on June 12 at the White Family Funeral Home with Jimmy Davis officiating. Burial followed at Alvord Cemetery.
Clark was born in Fort Worth to Worth Douglas Clark and Violet Alvis Linley Clark. He was raised in Tater Hill (Arlington). He married to the love of his life, Adrin Gay Roberson in Fort Worth on Jan. 15, 1954. They raised their four daughters in Arlington. He played softball as a pitcher for Tate Springs Baptist Church, Tarrant Road Baptist Church, American Airlines and Ben E. Keith. He was a carpet installer for 40-plus years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Worth Douglas Clark and Violet Alvus Linley Clark; sisters, Martha Linda Stevens and Cynthia Gay Pittman; brother, David Eugene Clark; sister-in-law, Lois Marie Clark; brother-in-law, Jean Francois Fehlbaum and grandson, Trace Lee Sexton.
He is survived by his wife, “Babe” of 71 years, Adrin Gay Roberson Clark; sister, Brenda Kay Fehlbaum; two brothers-in-law; daughters, Deborah Ann Martin, Valerie Lynn Bailes, Joni Gayle Clark and Tammy Renee Bolling; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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Dean Allen Shaffer

June 24, 1962 – May 18, 2025
BOWIE – Dean Allen Shaffer, 62, was escorted to the gates of heaven May 18, 2025 at 12:34 a.m. in the arms of his loving wife Christal Shaffer after complications of pneumonia
A celebration of life for Dean was held at 11 a.m. on May 31 at the First Baptist Church in Alvord followed by a meal for the family.
Dean was born June 24, 1962, in Lander, WY. While quiet and soft spoken, he had a mighty love for the Lord, his wife of 38 years and his family. Dean was an incredibly hard worker, but all who knew Dean also knew how generous he was. He enjoyed cooking outside, hosting get-togethers at their home, having a drink and listening to good music as well as spending time with his bees.
He is preceded in death by his mother-in-law, “Memom” Linda Stevens and loving sister-in-law, Terri Shaffer and sister-in-law, Linda Shaffer.
Dean is survived by his wife, Christal Shaffer; children, Justin Shaffer and wife Kayla, Miles Shaffer, and Ainsley Hernandez and husband Josue; his children in Christ, Chris Lovell, and Andrew Stevens and wife Sutton; grandchildren, Kayden Shaffer and fiancé Nathan Mac, Colton Shaffer and wife Payton, Jaid, Remi, Briggs, Watts, Hutch, Justice and Maverick; great-grandchild, Colter; his parents, James Oliver Shaffer and Alice Bethine; siblings, Randy Shaffer, Cheryl Shaffer and partner Mike Hoffman, Mike Shaffer and wife Kim, Cathey Tewes and husband Andy; numerous other nieces, nephews and family members.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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