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Leiland L. Jett
Leiland L. Jett
March 29, 1926 – February 5, 2020
BOWIE – Leiland L. Jett, 93, died on Feb. 5, 2020 in Decatur, TX.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 9 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Feb. 10 at the First Baptist Church in Bowie with Pastor Mike Henson officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Leiland was born March 29, 1926 to Robert F. Jett and Lena A. (Lasch) Jett in Kleberg.
Leiland served his country, becoming a soldier of the United States Army in 1944, retiring from the army and Texas National Guard in 1970 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Leiland graduated from Texas A&M University as a civil engineer and was immediately employed by the Texas Department of Transportation as a registered professional engineer for 44 years, all of which was in Bowie. He received awards and commendations for highway engineering and industry. He was awarded the prestigious Gibb Gilchrist award by the department in 1985.
For a number of years, Leiland assisted the local Boy Scouts of America at both the unit and council levels, for which he was awarded the “Silver Beaver” and the “Order of the Arrow.” He also served on the local hospital board and the water supply board of Bowie.
Leiland has been a member of the First Baptist of Bowie for more than 55 plus years and for more than 43 years he continuously taught the Gideon Sunday School class.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Monte Jett,; and two brothers, Granville Jett and Connie Jett.
Leiland is survived by his wife of 70 years, Bobby Jett; son, Stephen Jett; and granddaughter, Monika Jett.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
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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