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Melvin Lee Croxton

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August 7, 1941 – December 4, 2020
BOWIE – Melvin Lee Croxton passed away Dec. 4, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.
The family will receive family and friends from 6-8 p.m. on Dec. 28 at White’s Family Funeral Home.
Melvin was born Aug. 7, 1941 to James and Alvelda (Terry) Croxton in Ringgold. He married Janet Stanford on Oct. 13, 1978 in Wichita Falls. Melvin served in the army for three years as a cryptomaterial specialist. He spent most of the three years stationed in Alaska.
After the military, Melvin started his career in the oil field that lasted for more than 50 years. He started as a floorhand and built his career up to be a consultant. On his days off from the oil field, he enjoyed hauling cattle, tinkering with things in his shop and spending time with his family and friends.
In his later years, he enjoyed tending to his cattle and spending time with his beloved big yellow dog, Petey. He was a devoted husband, father, uncle, friend and most importantly a Papa to 13 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, James Croxton and Johnny Croxton, sisters, Vera Welch, Joann Choina and Janice Croxton and his best pal, Petey.
Melvin is survived by his wife, Janet, Bowie; sons, Jackie Croxton, Nocona, Donald Croxton, Bowie and Waylon Olsen, Sidney, MT; daughters, Sheila Owen, Wichita Falls, Carol Jackson, Hurst and Michelle Villalba, Bowie; brother, Jerry and wife, Malinda, Bowie and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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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