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Leroy McFerrin
October 30, 1934 – December 18, 2018
BOWIE – Leroy McFerrin, 84, passed away on Dec. 18, 2018 in Decatur, TX.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 21 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service will at 2 p.m. on Dec. 22 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Leroy was born Oct. 30, 1934 in San Angelo to Williard A. and Ruby (Overton) McFerrin. He graduated from Old High in Wichita Falls in 1951.
Leroy then joined the United States Navy and served his country in Korea on submarine duty. During his service he was wounded, but was able to served his full term as well as a reserve, and received the Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal.
After the navy, Leroy returned to Texas and started a career in sales of exterior siding. He worked for a siding company in Abilene for 15 years, then eventually owned and operated his own company for 10 years. On Nov. 28, 1994 Leroy married Shirley Gullett in Decatur and the two moved to Bowie and operated the Corner Store for 11 years.
Leroy joined the Masons at 65 and had devoted himself to the lodges for the last 19 years. He served as a past master of the Bowie Lodge #578, past district deputy grand master of Masonic District #86 the most worshipful grand lodge of Texas, he was a member of the Fort Worth Scottish Rite KCCH Night Commander and a Court Honour 32 degree Red Hat. He received the Golden Trowel Award, the highest award that can be bestowed upon a Mason and the Pink Apron Award, which was presented to him by his peers.
He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, he enjoyed swimming and loved taking care of his pets.
Leroy will be remembered for his friendly out going character. He truly had never met a stranger and made a point to always be caring and kind.
He is preceded in death by his parents; four sons; two sisters and one brother.
Leroy is survived by his wife, Shirley McFerrin, Bowie; children, James McFerrin, Abilene, Earl McFerrin and wife Lisa, Moran, Robert McFerrin and wife Karen, Abilene, Tammie Nickell and husband Richard, Abilene, Cherri Kay Seabourn, Abilene, Penny Ivy and husband Mark, Wichita Falls, Melissa McFerrin, Abilene and Lauri Crescenzo, Bowie; 21 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and a host of friends.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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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