OBITUARIES
Freddie Gray Jr.

Freddie Gray Jr.
August 22, 1942 – February 18, 2019
AMARILLO – Freddie Gray, Jr., 76, passed away on Feb. 18, 2019.
A funeral service will be 2 p.m. on Feb. 23 at Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Amarillo with Pastor Stephen Bailey of Pavillard Baptist Church officiating.
Freddie was born Aug. 22, 1942 in Crane, TX to Ellen and Freddie Gray, Sr. He attended Boy’s Ranch High School, then proudly served in the United States Army.
He married the love of his life, Lorene Boss Rhoades in Montague County on June 13, 1965. He worked as an insulation installer for many years in several states including Georgia, Virginia, California and Texas.
Freddie’s favorite pastime was going to auctions. He enjoyed reading western books, as well as watching western TV shows and movies. He was an avid NASCAR fan, and he adored his beloved dogs, O’Henry and Daisy. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Freddie was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Donna Sue Gray and a sister, Mona Beth Gray.
Freddie is survived by his wife, Lorene Gray; two sons, Michael Gray, and Daniel Gray and wife Angela all of Amarillo; a daughter, Angela Curtis and husband Wayne, Amarillo; two brothers, David Gray and wife Glenda, Mesquite, and Craig Cowley, Chico; two sisters, Mary Bellar and husband Kenneth, Amarillo, and Nelda Pyle, Chico; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org; or to Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Sign the online guestbook at: www.coxfuneralhomeamarillo.com.
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4180 Canyon Dr., Amarillo, TX 79109
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OBITUARIES
Daniel Forrest Barrett
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.
OBITUARIES
David Duke
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.
OBITUARIES
Timothy Tompkins
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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