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David Lynn Garner

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David Lynn Garner
March 7, 1963 – April 12, 2020
BOWIE – David Lynn Garner, 57 of Bowie TX, went home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2020.
A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. on April 20 at Elmwood Cemetery, Bowie, with Bro. Charles Nichols officiating. All are welcome to attend, but are encouraged to practice social distancing.
David was born March 7, 1963 in Henrietta to James and Gayle (Hooker) Garner. As a young man he was a very active athlete, and played football, baseball and track. He graduated from Bowie High School in 1981.
On June 18, 2011, David married his soul mate Paula Pittman in Alvord. Throughout his life, David worked for the family tank truck business.
He was a huge Dallas Cowboys and Oklahoma Sooners fan. David never met a stranger, he enjoyed collecting junk, working his booth at Second Monday, and visiting with customers.
Anyone who has known David knew he was a “bear” of a man, he never left without showing his love and giving a big bear hug. More than anything, David loved his wife and kids, and he will be remembered as a devoted husband, father and friend.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
David is survived by his wife Paula Garner, Bowie; children Corey Garner, Tulia, TX, Ridge Garner Bowie, Landri Garner, Bowie, and Morgan Mayfield, Wichita Falls; granddaughters Abigail and Caroline Garner, Wichita Falls; brother David Allison and wife Bess, Bowie; special friend Trey White of Eagle Mountain,; numerous nieces and nephews; his two little dogs Oliver and Ozzy; and many friends.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, Texas.
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Daniel Forrest Barrett

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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.

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David Duke

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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.

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Timothy Tompkins

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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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