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.
Paid publication

1418 Highway 59 N,
Bowie, TX
(940) 872-9993
www.thewhitefamilyfuneralhome.com

OBITUARIES

Barbara Louise (David) Gill

Published

1 day ago

12/20/2024

bowienews

November 4, 1937 – December 12, 2024
KINGWOOD, TX – Barbara Louise (David) Gill, 87, died Dec. 12, 2024, in Houston.
A graveside service took place at noon on Dec. 20 at Vashti Cemetery with Kenneth Liggett as the officiant.
She was born on Nov. 4, 1937 as the only child of Keith and Otha Mae David. She graduated from Duncanville High School. She married William S. Gill on Dec. 23, 1955. Together they had three children and moved from Texas to New Jersey to California with her husband’s career. She later returned to college and majored in special education, teaching for Humble Independent School District.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, William Gill; children, Keith Gill, David Gill and Mona Bostwick; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

OBITUARIES

Joan Winn

Published

4 days ago

12/17/2024

bowienews

November 10, 1934 – December 12, 2024
BOWIE – Joan Winn, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 12, 2024 in Wichita Falls.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 16 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service took place at 2 p.m. on Dec. 17 at Southside Baptist Church in Bowie, with Dr. Tony Rogers as the officiant. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Joan was born on Nov. 10, 1934 in Bonita, TX, the youngest child of Robert L. and Euderah May (Sanders) Pierce, cherished as the baby sister in a family of six. She went to Nocona High School and, on Dec. 31, 1951, married the love of her life, Bobby Winn. Their marriage exemplified enduring love and partnership.
Joan worked as a teller and officer at First National Bank of Bowie for more than 30 years, where her kindness and love greatly impacted her colleagues and customers. In her free time, Joan flourished in her creativity. She enjoyed crafting, sewing and painting, gifting her creations to the ones she loved.
A follower of Christ, Joan was a Southside Baptist Church charter member, where she lived her belief in service to others. She loved people unconditionally and was intentional in all she did, embodying reliability and love. Joan’s life was a shining example of selflessness, compassion and steadfast dedication to her family, friends and community.
Joan Winn’s love for people and passion for serving others will forever be remembered by those fortunate enough to have known her. Her intentionality, creativity and unwavering presence made her a cornerstone of her family and community. She will be dearly missed but lovingly celebrated as a woman who truly lived a life of faith, love and purpose.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Euderah Pierce; husband, Bobby Winn; son, Ricky Winn; brothers, Clark and Wallace Pierce and her sisters, Bonnie Bruce, Nancy Robbins and Patricia Cross.
Joan is survived by her loving children, Becky Winn and David Winn and wife Kim; her adoring grandchildren, Miranda Tate and husband Josh and Derek Winn and wife Nichole and her treasured great-grandchildren, Bryce Tate, Corben Wolsey, Kaygan Winn, Ramzey, Brooks, Oaklee Tate, Boone and Dasher Winn. Joan’s legacy lives on through her family and all the lives she touched.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

Paid publication

OBITUARIES

Marjorie Ann Liggett

Published

4 days ago

12/17/2024

bowienews

January 18, 1943 – December 13, 2024
KELLER – Marjorie Ann Liggett, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 13, 2024.
A funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. on Dec. 19 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Marjorie was born Jan. 18, 1943 in Bowie to R. H. and Ollie (Wright) Gray. She graduated as valedictorian from Bowie High School in 1961. She married Gary Liggett on July 22, 1961. She raised two children and worked at American Airlines for 15 years. She lived her life as a Christian and was a faithful follower of Christ She enjoyed traveling, sewing and oil painting.
She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Carolyn Lindsey.
Marjorie is survived by her husband, Gary Liggett, Sherman; children, Craig Liggett and wife Lisa, Gordonville, TX and Paige Morgan and husband Mike, Loveland, CO; five grandchildren, Jordan Hughes and husband Matt, Rhome, Corie Van Meter and husband Dustin, Tuscola, TX, Colton Liggett, Denton, Kyle Morgan, Casper, WY and Eric Morgan, Loveland, CO and great-grandchild, Levi Hughes.
Should friends desire, memorials can be made in honor of Marjorie to the Christian Relief Fund at P.O. Box 19670, Amarillo, TX 79114-1670.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

Paid publication