OBITUARIES

Bobby Eugene McGee

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7 months ago

12/12/2023

Bobby Eugene McGee
April 8, 1940 – December 9, 2023
BOWIE – Bobby Eugene McGee, 83, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Dec. 14 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Dec. 15 at the Bowie First Methodist Church with Pastor Steve Martinez and Pastor Bill Cleveland. Burial will be private.
Bobby was born April 8, 1940 in Decatur to Francis Marion McGee and Ruth Christine Elliott. When he started to school he attended the first grade in Park Springs, TX. Later the family moved to Alvord where he attended Alvord schools and completed his education and graduated in 1958. He was very active in sports and specifically football and basketball. After graduation he attended Draughon’s School of Business in Fort Worth and graduated with a degree in accounting.
In 1959 he married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Harriet Barker. They made their home in Alvord. They later had two beautiful daughters, Teresa and Tori. Then he became Grandpa and Gramps to his grandsons, Tyler and Tanner who were his pride and joy. He felt his greatest achievement in life was his family.
Bobby started his career in the oil field and first worked for Geer Construction. In 1964 he moved his family to Bowie and worked for Harlow Trucking, Junior Haney Drilling and Wolsey Construction.
In 1970 he left the oil field work and became a dairyman and was working with cattle again which was his passion. In 1973, he started a dairy in the Fruitland area and after selling this dairy in 1979 he started one in Alvord. He was a very successful dairyman and for a period of time he had the top producing dairy herd in Wise County. After selling this dairy, he returned to the stocker cattle business which he continued to operate until his retirement.
Bobby never met a stranger and was never in a hurry as he always took time to stop and visit or lend a helping hand when needed. He anonymously helped people in need and was always a very generous person.
Bobby was a cowboy and dressed in western clothes before it became popular. He started riding horses at a very young age and his love of horses continued a life time. He owned many good horses and participated in many events on horseback. He was a member of the Jim Bowie Saddle Club and for many years rode in parades and grand entries. He was a life time member of the AASP & RC and attended many of their events and also competed in many Play Days. He was a member of the Jim Bowie Reds Relay team and for several years competed in relay events. He was always ready to ride a good horse and compete in some event.
He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and always looked forward to his annual deer hunts in Colorado. He loved the Lord and was a faithful person. And, he was always thankful for the many blessings he had in his life.
He was preceded in death by his father, F.M. McGee; mother-in-law and father-in-law, William and Agnes Barker; brother-in-law, Richard Barker, and two sister-in-laws, Frances Cooke and Carolyn Johnson.
Bobby is survived by his wife of 64 years, Harriet McGee; daughters, Teresa Rowe and husband, Kevin, Grapevine, and Tori McGee, Kingwood; grandsons, Tyler Bentz, Lake Dallas and Tanner Bentz, Grapevine; sister-in-law, Kathryn Chapman, El Paso; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends.
We will love you forever and you will never be forgotten.
Anyone desiring memorials can be made to the Bowie First Methodist Church or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
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OBITUARIES

Raymond “Salty” Hudson Sr.

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4 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.

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4 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.

OBITUARIES

Gordon “Len” Hood

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7 days ago

07/09/2024

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January 3, 1958 – July 4, 2024
SUNSET – Gordon “Len” Hood, 66, entered the gates of Heaven on July 4, 2024 in Fort Worth after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on July 8 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service took place at 10 a.m. on July 9 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie, with Dwayne Lamberson as the officiant. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Len was born on Jan. 3, 1958 in Bridgeport to J.C. and Mauline (Vaughn) Hood and was the youngest of the couples seven children.
Len spent his life working in the oilfield including time at Energy Services, Weatherford, Bridgeport Tank Trucks, Pioneer and EOG Resources. It was there that he made countless friendships, some of which spanned over decades.
Len was a member of First Baptist Church of Sunset. He will forever be remembered as a good and honest man who was dedicated to his family and friends, had a cunning sense of humor, showed kindness and generosity to others and above all, his strong faith of which he would often share with others.
He is preceded in death by his parents, JC and Mauline Hood; brothers, Billy Ray Hood and Joe Hood; sisters, Ann Dickerson and Delma Howard; daughter, Keena Morgan and granddaughter, Shelbey Jean Hood.
Len is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Vonda (Adams) Hood, with whom he built a wonderful life; children, Shannon Hood, Chico, Billy Hood and wife Amanda, Ponder and Mollie Ice and husband Scott, Bowie; sister, Mary Christopher and husband Glen, Chico and brother, Lott Hood and wife Nora, Chico. He was a proud papa to his grandchildren, Shannon, Lexi, TJ, Patrick, Catlean, Corben, Gage, Brooklen, Tanher, Evian and Emma. He also leaves behind several great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous friends to cherish his memory.
The family would like to extend a heart filled thank you to Len’s medical staff at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Kindred Hospital Tarrant County, Angel Home Health, Hospice of Wichita Falls and Community Health Care of Texas for their dedication and care throughout his brave journey.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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