OBITUARIES

Terry Tillman Morgan

Published

4 years ago

10/12/2020

February 3, 1936 – October 5, 2020
BOWIE – Terry Tillman Morgan, 84, Bowie, TX went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 5, 2020 in Nocona, TX.
A funeral service took place at 11 a.m. on Oct. 9 at the First United Methodist Church in Bowie, with the Rev. Steve Martinez officiating. The burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Terry was born Feb. 3, 1936 in Ada, OK to T.O. and Pauline Morgan. In 1953 he attended Boy’s State in Austin. He graduated from Bowie High School in 1954. He went on to attend North Texas University, where he was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. Terry then attended the University of Houston, where he was president of the Sigma Nu Fraternity, and received his degree in pharmacy.
After graduating from the University of Houston in 1960, he started a lifelong career in Pharmacy for 48 years, Terry moved back to Bowie after pharmacy school to take over the Bowie Drug from his father. On Aug. 13, 1960 Terry married the love of his life, Janet Loretta Cole in Houston and they were together 60 years. Terry proudly served his country in the National Guard, where his unit was called to active duty in the Berlin Crisis of 1961.
Later, after operating the Bowie Drug, he owned the pharmacy as part of the Gibson’s franchise and ran both businesses, until Bowie Drug closed. In 1994, Gibson’s closed and Terry built and opened Terry’s Pharmacy, which he owned and operated until it was sold to CVS in 2006. He continued to work for CVS until his retirement in 2008. However, he always missed seeing his faithful customers and friends that would stop by the drugstore. In 1965, he and his father were named Texas Conservation Farmer zone three of the Upper West Fork SWCD.
Throughout his life, he enjoyed being part of his community and was president of the chamber of commerce in 1965, serving on the city council for eight years. Terry was later elected mayor, which he served for eight more years from 1973-1981. While there, he worked to build better streets, expanded the lake and led a contingent to Washington to expand the Bowie Airport. He was a director of the Top of the Lakes Country Club from 1971-1973 and was president of the Rotary, as well as a Paul Harris Fellow. In the 1970s he became a director of the 1st Savings and Loan of Bowie and later as a director of the Bowie State Bank, now known as Jacksboro State Bank.
He is preceded in death by his parents, T.O. and Pauline Morgan, daughter, Phyllis Lee Morgan and mother-in-law, Leslie Cole.
Terry is survived by his wife, Janet Morgan, Bowie; children, Brett Morgan and wife, Lisa, San Antonio and Bradley Morgan and wife, Bekah, Decatur; grandchildren, Katherine Louise Copsey and husband, David, Evan Tillman Morgan and newest grandson to be born in December, Alexander Tillman Morgan.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
Should friends desire, memorials can be made in honor of Terry to the TK Ranch at P.O. Box 879, Bowie, TX 76230 or the First United Methodist Church of Bowie at 1515 Jefferson St. Bowie, TX 76230.
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OBITUARIES

John Riley Russell

Published

2 days ago

07/16/2024

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May 27, 1948 – July 14, 2024
MONTAGUE – John Riley Russell, 76, died July 14, 2024 following several battles with cancer.
At John’s request, there will be no formal service. There will be a casual family visitation from 4 to 6 p.m. on July 20 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. John desired to be cremated, his ashes joined with Gerry’s in time and to be spread over his home place in Montague.
John was born in West Columbia, TX to Carl and Pauline Teague Russell on May 27, 1948. He was welcomed to the family by his big sister, Lynda.
The family moved to Bowie so that Carl could start Russell’s Department Store in 1951. John graduated from Bowie High School in 1966; he excelled in basketball under Coach Gayno Shelton’s guidance. John continued his education at Midwestern University where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity.
After marrying Gerry Galloway in 1968, John worked for General Dynamics, which later became Lockheed Martin. At that company he became a world traveler. He loved traveling, but his favorite place was at home with his wife and his beautiful daughter, Brandy Michelle, who was born in 1970.
After retiring in 2004, John and Gerry moved to Montague to live out their lives. They were blessed with two fantastic grandsons, Jax Riley Williams and Kaz Russell Williams. John took great pride in that both boys were named after him.
John is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gerry Russell; his daughter, Brandy and her wonderful husband, Paul Williams and two grandsons, Jax and Kaz Williams. He also leaves behind his loving sister, Lynda Neeld and her daughters, Holly Bullock and Shawna Tomlin.
Expressions of sympathy to John’s family are appreciated, but please do not bother with flowers or memorials; instead, do something nice for a family member, friend or stranger; pet a pooch and think of John. Also, he would stress to all young people to stay away from tobacco products.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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OBITUARIES

Raymond “Salty” Hudson Sr.

Published

6 days ago

07/12/2024

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May 27, 1941 – May 27, 1941
NOCONA – Raymond “Salty” Hudson Sr., 83, died on July 10, 2024.
A visitation was from 7 to 8 p.m. on July 12 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on July 13 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Donald Cheshier officiating. Interment will follow at Eagle Point Cemetery.
He was born on May 27, 1941 in Sentinel, OK to Henry and Eula McLaughlin Hudson. They later moved to Lubbock where he grew up. He married Doris May Partridge on Aug. 16, 1960 in Montague and together they had three children.
He worked for Justin Leathergoods for 23 years then Nocona Belt Company for more than 25 years until he retired with Bell Supply. He coached little league baseball where he started the teams for Justin Leathergoods. He also was involved in the Nocona Indians Booster Club for a number of years. Hudson also worked for R.B. Stout Furniture store where he did odd jobs, delivered and did repairs on appliances. He was a lifetime member of Shady Grove Community Church for more than 60 years where he served as treasurer and deacon.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years Doris; sons, Ray and Kenny; daughter, Carmella; two grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild and eight step-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers make donations to Eagle Point Cemetery Association or Shady Grove Church, c/o Doris Hudson, 108 Jackson, Nocona, TX 76255.
Arrangements entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home Nocona.

OBITUARIES

James “Jim” Edward Price Jr.

Published

6 days ago

07/12/2024

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July 25,1958 – July 7, 2024
MONTAGUE – James “Jim” Edward Price Jr., 65, died on July 7, 2024 at home.
A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. on July 17 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie, with Pastor Gregg Shaw officiating.
He was born on July 25,1958 in Bridgeport where he lived most of his life. He worked at Gifford Hill and Hanson as a heavy diesel mechanic which he retired from after 45 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Barbara Price; sister, Rheeanna Gage and two grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Liz Price, Montague; son, Cody Price; daughter, Courtney Waldrip, Bowie; sister, Susie Rankin, Fort Worth; six grandchildren and multiple nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Legend Bank for the Colby Price Scholarship and RheeAnna Gage Scholarship to help the upcoming senior class.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.