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Lester Gene Stump

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Lester Gene Stump
August 1, 1948 – November 5, 2019
BOWIE – Lester Gene Stump, 71, passed away at home on Nov. 5, 2019 and has gone to be with his Heavenly Father.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. on Nov. 12 in the Chapel of The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not meant to be; so He put His arms around you and whispered “Come with Me.” God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. In a bittersweet moment another angel has found their wings.
Lester was born on Aug. 1, 1948 in Bowie. After graduating Bowie High School in 1967, he was called to serve his country in 1968. He took his training in Fort Polk, LA and then went to Fort Rucker, AL for advance infantry training. In 1969 he was transferred to Fort Hood for additional AIT. He was deployed to North Vietnam and in his own words “it was a hornet’s nest.” He served in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Rangers and was given several commendations including a Bronze Star, Silver Star and numerous ribbons for services, above and beyond the call of duty from U.S. Army as well as the South Vietnam Government. In 1970 he completed his tour of duty and thanks to God returned to his home town of Bowie.
He returned to work for Martin and Martin Construction for several years operating heavy equipment. He continued his education at Cooke County as an air conditioning technician. Lester was a man of many talents. He operated a truck, hauling cattle and oil field equipment. Lester was a born again Christian and loved life to it’s fullest. He could always put a smile on your face and would do anything to help people. He was loved by many. He will be dearly missed and will live forever in our hearts.
Lester is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Fry; parents, Earl and Oma; and sisters, Ruth Gardner and Debbie Lemons.
Lester is survived by one sister, Judy Mantooth; three sons; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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David Roy Jackson

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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

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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

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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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