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Gerald Elvin “Jerry” Johnson
Gerald Elvin “Jerry” Johnson
June 13, 1934 – April 4, 2017
NOCONA – Gerald Elvin “Jerry” Johnson, 82, passed away on April 4, 2017 in Nocona, TX.
A visitation was at 6 p.m. April 6 at the Jerry Woods Funeral Home in Nocona.
A funeral service was at 1 p.m. on April 7 at Bethel Baptist Church in Nocona with the Rev. Jerry Smith of First Baptist Church, Clifton officiating. Burial followed at Nocona Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his six grandsons.
Jerry was born in Pampa, TX to E.J. and Janet Hanson Johnson on June 13, 1934. He married Lucia Sue Painter on June 3, 1956 at Bethel Baptist Church in Nocona.
Jerry graduated from The University of Texas with a degree in petroleum engineering in 1957. Having completed ROTC, he was commissioned as an officer into the Army at graduation and he was honorably discharged in 1964. He worked at Johnson Supply Company in Nocona for most of his career. He served as a deacon at Bethel Baptist Church for many years, was a former member of the Rotary Club and was a letterman (“T Man”) at The University of Texas.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Lucia Sue Painter Johnson; children, Lesli Jan Johnson, Euless and William Craig Johnson and his wife, Leslie, Dallas; and seven grandchildren, Blake William Gantz, Dallas, Dr. Emily Suzann Gantz, Nashville, TN, Garrett Martin Palla, Denton, Dr. William Garner Johnson and his wife, Dr. Grace Jamail Johnson, Houston, and Benjamin Schulz Johnson, Ryan Painter Johnson and Kevin Fallis Johnson all of Austin.
Memorials may be given to Bethel Baptist Church – Youth Fund. The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the staffs at Nocona General Hospital, Grace Care Center, Solaris Hospice and Bethel Baptist Church, as well as, the many friends who loved him well throughout his life.
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December 27, 1965 – August 12, 2026
NOCONA – Daniel Forrest Barrett, 60, died on Aug. 12, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
He was born Dec. 27, 1965, in Spring Branch to James Harry Barrett and Opal Laverne Henderson. He played football at Northwestern and went on to graduate from Stephen F. Austin State University with a bachelor’s degree in finance. He worked mostly as a stock broker.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Chuck Barrett.
He is survived by his three children, Reagan, Dylan and Connor; two grandchildren; sister, Sherri Lynn Watson; two nieces; one nephew and siblings, Jesse, Rich and Cheryl.
Arrangements entrusted to the Jerry Woods Funeral Home, Nocona.
July 24, 1960 – August 12, 2026
WICHITA FALLS – David Duke, 66, died on Aug. 12, 2026 in Wichita Falls, TX.
There was a visitation from 6 – 8 p.m. on Aug. 16 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service was at 10 a.m. on Aug. 17 at the Abundant Life Church officiated by Pastor James Messer.
Interment followed in Terral Cemetery. Pallbearers were Randy Harris, Randy Croxton, Wiley Vanover, Zak Weaver, Bradley Lawrence and Ross Atteberry. Honorary pallbearers were David Morrison and the Red River Dozer Crew.
He was born on July 24, 1960 in Bowie to Harvey and Marjorie Romine Duke. He was a dozer operator mainly for Red River Dozer. He grew up in Terral, OK where he graduated high school. He married Micheal Heathington on Nov. 26, 1994 in Spanish Fort.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter.
He is survived by his wife, Micheal Duke; children, Leslie Halt, Kendra Grottie and Kyle Duke; sisters, Delores Weatherly and Sharon Westbrook; brothers, Ricky Duke and Ronnie Duke, and nine grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Eagle Point Cemetery Association.
Arrangements entrusted to the Jerry Woods Funeral Home, Nocona.
June 12, 1981 – August 2, 2026
DALLAS – Timothy Tompkins, 45, died on Aug. 2, 2026 in Dallas, TX.
There was a memorial service on at 10 a.m. Aug. 8 at Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church with Pastor Dan Sparkman officiating. A private family interment will follow at a later date.
He was born on June 12, 1981 to Sam and Paula Tompkins in Wichita Falls. He was a driver, worked the oil industry for several years, wroked as a ranch manager and carpenter. He was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. He married Christy Marie Harris on Sept. 24, 2005 in Nocona.
He is survived by his wife, Christy Tompkins, Nocona; parents, Sam and Paula Tompkins, Spanish Fort; sister, Amanda York, Wichita Falls; children, Samantha Dawn Tompkins, Stephenville, Brock Wilson Tompkins, Frisco, Deagan Brodie Tompkins, Spanish Fort, Lillian Marie “Lili” Tompkins, Spanish Fort and three nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church, P.O. Box 330, Nocona.
Arrangements entrusted to the Jerry Woods Funeral Home, Nocona.
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