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John Edgar Doak
John Edgar Doak
October 28,1926 – February 22,2020
MONTAGUE COUNTY, TX – John Edgar Doak, 93, proprietor of Doak Orchards, passed away on Feb. 22, 2020.
A graveside service was at 2 p.m. on Feb. 25 at Salona Cemetery in Bowie with Danny Russell officiating.
John was born on Oct. 28, 1926 on a farm in Gallatin, MO to Edgar and Grace Doak. He was the fourth of seven siblings, who grew up “free range” in the country.
The mission of his life was to love and serve family and country. He is most frequently described as “gentle, loving and kind” by family members.
When his father became ill, he deferred his plans to enter the U.S. Army Air Corps, and instead took care of farm and family. After his father’s death, he joined the United States Army on Oct. 6, 1946, proudly wearing his uniform with the Eisenhower jacket. During his tour of duty in Germany, he sent home most of his salary to support family. In 1948, he enrolled in the University of Missouri. There he earned a degree in agriculture.
In the summer of 1950, he met Helon McClesky, sister to his brother Richard’s bride, Virginia. They were married Dec. 22, 1950. After his children, Suzann and Mark, were born, John worked multiple jobs to provide for his family. His primary occupation was as Soil Conservationist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
He also served in the Army Reserves, National Guard, sheared sheep and was a photographer. He was called to active duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis. After many years, he retired with the rank of Lt. Colonel. Upon retirement from the USDA he purchased a farm and a fruit orchard. Until almost the age of 90, he delighted in delivering peaches to loyal customers in Bowie, Denton and Fort Worth.
He is survived by daughter, Suzann Armitage and son-in-law Joe, Dallas; grandson, John Armitage, New York City, NY; daughter-in-law, Linda Huff Doak and grandson, Colton Doak, both of McKinney; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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December 20, 1936 – December 26, 2024
BOWIE – Mary “Anna” Lyon, 88, died on Dec. 26, 2024 in Wichita Falls.
A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Jan. 4, 2025, at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie with Pastor Dwyane Lamberson officiating.
She was born Dec. 20, 1936, in Levelland, to Charlie and Myrtle (New) Vinyard. She married Ervin Lyon on June 5, 1954, and spent her days as a homemaker, raising their two sons.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; five brothers and four sisters.
She is survived by her sons, Danny Lyon and Joe Lyon, both of Bowie; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Patsy Salter, Lubbock and Martha Turnbow, Gatesville and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
September 18, 1969 – December 1, 2024
SUNSET – Stacy Ray Trayler, 55, died Dec. 1, in Denton surrounded by family.
A visitation for family and friends will be from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 11. There will be a private graveside service at a later date.
Trayler was born on Sept. 18, 1969 in Muenster to Raymond and Joyce Trayler. He spent his life working in the oil field as a driller and driving a truck.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Trayler and Joyce Collier Trayler and brother, Jerry Trayler.
Trayler is survived by his children, Vanessa Clark, Bowie, Vincent Trayler, Oklahoma City and Val Trayler, Terral, OK; one brother, Michial Trayler, Heavener, OK; sisters, Raenell DeSoza, Sunset and Annie Ross, Bowie; four grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Bowie.
January 20, 1938 – December 21, 2024
NOCONA – Donald Ray Taylor, 86, died on Dec. 21, 2024 in Nocona.
A funeral service took place at 2 p.m. on Dec. 27 at Nocona Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tom Skinner, Steve Tettleton, Bob Langford, Jon Dunfee, Manuel Sanchez and Coley Frye. Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Bennett, Mike Henry, Chris Tettleton and Toby Howard.
He was born to Johnny and Ozella Lewis Taylor on Jan. 20, 1938. A lifelong resident of Nocona, he never met a stranger, loving to tell stories and laugh.
Taylor married Patsy Cheshier on Aug. 25, 1965 in Nocona. They went on to raise two children. Taylor also was a proud veteran of the United States Army.
Taylor worked several years for Bowie Industries before going to work for Nocona Independent School District, where he became the supervisor of maintenance and transportation until he retired in 1999. This Nocona native enjoyed coaching his son’s little league teams, golfing with his wife and friends and all sports were a big part of his life.
He was preceded in death by his wife Patsy and son, Brad.
He is survived by his children, Jeff Taylor, Orange Grove, TX, John Taylor, Christoval, TX and Kim Taylor, Dallas; two grandchildren, two great grandchildren and his dog Buddy.
In lieu of flowers the family ask donations be made to St. Jude Hospital.
Arrangements were under the direction of Jerry Woods Funeral Home, Nocona.
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