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Robert E. “Bob” Rush

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Robert E. “Bob” Rush

February 27, 1947 – September 4, 2017

BOWIE – Robert E. “Bob” Rush, 70, passed away on Sept. 4, 2017 in Decatur, TX from complications arising from the stroke he suffered in August of 2016.At Bob’s request, there will be no services.Bob was born to George S. and Thelma (Stainer) Rush in Long Beach, CA on Feb. 27, 1947.Bob and Versel Diane Wall married in Wichita Falls on March 2, 1991 and moved to Bowie in 1995, where he lived until his death.Known as someone who could fix anything mechanical, Bob had many stories about the jobs in his life including working in TV/radio repairs when he was 16 and in a traveling dolphin show. He eventually retired from Bowie Industries. He was also a stay-at-home father for his daughter, Sydney, as she was growing up.Bob was an ASE certified mechanic, a licensed ham radio operator and an expert jerky maker.  Late in life, he became an avid fan of Wahoo! and Uno. Bob was preceded in death by his father; mother; step-father, Verne Bruegman and sister, Margaret Woeller.Bob is survived by his wife, Versel Rush; daughter, Sydney Renee Rush, Groves; son, Morgan Rush, Los Angeles; daughter, Danielle Hackbush and grandson Andrew Hackbush, River Oaks; sister, Carol Skelton and family of Wichita Falls; brother, Russell Bruegman and family of Wichita Falls; several nieces, nephews, cousins; sister-in-law and husband, Denise and Darrell Bell, Bowie and a host of friends.If you are so inclined, the family requests that memorials be made in Bob’s memory to Backdoor Theatre of Wichita Falls or to the Salvation Army earmarked for the Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort. Paid publication

Hawkins Funeral Home
405 East Main St. | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5959

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Kelsi Jordyn Fulbright

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November 3, 2024 – November 10, 2024
NOCONA – Kelsi Jordyn Fulbright, infant, died Nov. 10, 2024.
A visitation was from 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home. A funeral service was at 2 p.m. Nov. 14 at Bethel Baptist Church with Pastor James Messer as the officiant. Interment followed in Spanish Fort Cemetery.
She was born Nov. 3, 2024, in Wichita Falls. For one week her mother and close family members were given the opportunity to love on her, pray over her and create small memories with her and each other. She was born at 7 pounds 15 ounces and 19 inches long. Though her stature was small and her life on earth was short, her impact was huge.
She was preceded in death by three uncles.
She is survived by her parents, Unity McGowan and Josh Fulbright; half-brother, Joseph Bax; her grandparents; her great-grandparents and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorial donations may be made to Cook Children’s Hospital Spiritual Department, 801 7th Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104.
Arrangements entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home of Nocona.

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J.C. “Pat” Foreman

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September 28, 1947 – November 9, 2024
JACKSBORO – J.C. Foreman, 77, lovingly known as Pat, passed away on Nov. 9, 2024 at his home in Jacksboro.
A visitation was from 9 to 10 a.m. Nov. 12 at Coker Funeral Home in Jacksboro. A funeral service followed the visitation. Burial took place at Newport Cemetery.
He was born on Sept. 28, 1947 in Bowie to Jesse James Foreman and June Ella (Dumas) Allison. Pat married Phyllis Leek on June 16, 1990, in Pipe Creek, TX and they were both members of the First Baptist Church of Jacksboro. Pat worked in the oil and gas industry and owned Circle P Trucking. He will be greatly missed by those who loved and knew him.
Pat is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Donna Davidson and brother, Gary Foreman.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Foreman; daughters, Tami Deaton and husband Keith and Tonya Rhyne; four grandchildren; one great grandchild; brothers-in-law, Joe Davidson and Tommy Leek and sister-in-law, Kathy Foreman along with many extended family and friends.
Arrangements entrusted to Coker Funeral Home of Jacksboro.

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Donna Russell

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December 9, 1952 – November 7, 2024
NOCONA – Donna Russell, 71, died at her home in Nocona on Nov. 7, 2024.
There will be a visitation from 10 a.m. until service time on Nov. 13 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 11 a.m. at the Gazebo in Nocona Cemetery officiated by Pastor Marvin Pepper.
She was born on Dec. 9, 1952 in Nocona at the Major Clinic to Sam Taylor and Billie Roberts Taylor. She grew up in Nocona and worked mostly as a beautician. She married Danny Russell on Oct. 8, 1974 in Montague County.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Danny; her parents and one nephew.
She is survived by her children, Cody Russell, Haslet and Amy Spikes, Wichita Falls; sisters, Becky Taylor, Nocona and Angela Taylor, Henrietta; brother, Sammy Taylor, Decatur and four grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society – Lung Cancer Charity or Leukemia Society.
Arrangements entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home of Nocona.

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