Croley Funeral Home - Gilmer

Gregory William Flynn, 59, of Gilmer, was born on August 14, 1961 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Charles David and Nancy Nannette Flynn. He passed away at his residence on July 23, 2021. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

James Graham, known for his gentle spirit, was a fighting man and fought brain cancer with all his being. He died on July 21, 2021 at his home in Pine Mills, Wood County. James was born in Houston, Texas on October 12, 1935 to Clark Braden and Martha Ethel Bradford Graham. He grew up in Houston and the Bright Star/Alba area, attending schools in Houston and Emory, Texas. James enjoyed a long career as a general contractor, doing much of the finish work himself. He built 15 custom homes in the Emory area, and remodeled, repaired and repainted countless others in both the Houston and East Texas areas. There will be a Memorial Service at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2001 Hunter Street,...

Graveside service for Patricia Alice Jones, 80, of Gilmer, Texas will be Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Park in Gilmer. Mrs. Jones passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 in Gilmer.

Tedd R. Austin, retired local businessman, devoted family man, church and community leader, passed away from complications of Parkinson's disease, on July 19, 2021. Born May 27, 1934 in Reklaw, Texas to William Erastus and Minnie Lowe Austin, Tedd grew up in Henderson, Texas. It was there, as a young boy, that he became involved in Scouting; first as a Cub Scout and then the Boy Scouts of America where he eventually earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He attended and graduated from Henderson schools. While working for Brown and Root Company in Lone Star, he met and then married Gilmer native, Jeannine Dodd. After living in Houston for a short period, the couple moved back to Gilmer where...

Tedd R. Austin, retired local businessman, devoted family man, church and community leader, passed away from complications of Parkinson's disease, on July 19, 2021. Born May 27, 1934 in Reklaw, Texas to William Erastus and Minnie Lowe Austin, Tedd grew up in Henderson, Texas. It was there, as a young boy, that he became involved in Scouting; first as a Cub Scout and then the Boy Scouts of America where he eventually earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He attended and graduated from Henderson schools. While working for Brown and Root Company in Lone Star, he met and then married Gilmer native, Jeannine Dodd. After living in Houston for a short period, the couple moved back to Gilmer where...

Roy Duane Miller, age 93 of Longview, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 surrounded by family in his home. He was born on August 29, 1927 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to the late Stanley and Evelyn Stanton Miller. At the age of 15, Roy dropped out of high school to join the military...though he wasn't legally old enough at the time. When the military found out his age, they told him he had to wait until he turned 16 and have his parent's approval before continuing his service. So as soon as he was legally able, he joined the military and faithfully served our country for 8 1/2 years. Roy served in the United States Merchant Marines, Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard during World War 2 and The...

Funeral service for Ms. Manchaca will be held on Sunday, July 11, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Croley Funeral Home, visitation prior to the service from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Graveside service will take place , Monday, July 12, 2021 at Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston, Texas at 3:30 PM, visitation from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM.

Mrs. Shirley Ann Brewer, 74, of Gilmer, Texas, passed from this life on Saturday, July 3, 2021. Graveside service for Mrs. Brewer will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at 3:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Park in Gilmer.

Marcus Eugene Rider, 46 of Gilmer, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 in Longview. Marc was born in Nashville, Tennessee on November 29, 1974. Marc attended and graduated from Pine Tree High School and the East Texas Police Academy. He started his career in law enforcement as a jailor for the Gregg County Sheriff's Department in 1993, he moved to Gilmer and served the city of Gilmer from March of 2006, until August of 2014, he continued to serve the citizens of Upshur County working for the Upshur County Sheriff's Office from August of 2014 to present. Marc was a talented handyman and could build or fix just about anything. He was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed playing golf. He loved...

The family will receive friends on Friday, July 2, 2021 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Croley Funeral Home of Gilmer. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Croley Funeral Home of Gilmer with Pastor Luke Martinez officiating; interment will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery

The family will receive friends at Croley Funeral Home of Gilmer from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Graveside services will be held on Friday, July 2, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Cherokee Cemetery with Bro. Madison Caffey officiating. Mrs. Joyce Fay Williams, age 77 of Gilmer, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 in Longview.

Mr. Jerry Don Richards age 82 of Gilmer, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021. A simple graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Simpsonville Cemetery. Services under the direction of Croley Funeral Home Gilmer.

Mrs. Sharon Lenora Gibson, age 77 of Gilmer, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 18, 2021. Sharon was born in Phoenix, Arizona on September 2, 1943 to the late Kermit Lee and Helen Dillingham Lee. She was a loving and devoted homemaker to her beloved husband and children, a devout Christian and member of the New Way Country Church, and volunteer at the American Legion Auxiliary and the Gilmer Area Senior Center. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, James "Andy" Gibson of Gilmer; son, James L. Gibson and wife Sandra of Flagstaff, Az.; daughter, Kathryn Gibson of Cave Creek, Az. The family will receive friends from 6:00 til...

Mrs. Sharon Gibson, 77 of Gilmer, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021. Sharon was born in Phoenix, Arizona on September 2, 1943. Visitation: 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Monday, June 21, 2021 at Croley Funeral Home of Gilmer. Funeral service at 2:30 PM on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at the funeral home. Interment: Sunset Memorial Park of Gilmer

Mr. Ricky Don "Slick" Harrison, age 68 of Gilmer, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 in Tyler. Rick was born in Dallas on December 4, 1952 to the late Bobby Joe Harrison and Lola Onita Evans Harrison. Rick attended and graduated from North Grand Prairie High School, where he was a four-year varsity baseball and football player, and was a High School All-American at Linebacker. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 36 years of dedicated service, and then worked as a Land Man for R.O.W. Management for eleven years. Rick was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler. In his personal time, he loved playing poker with his sons, watching his Dallas Cowboys, and golfing. Rick had a...

Herbert "Woody" Woodfin 85, of Gilmer, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, in Tyler after a brief illness. He was born in Shelby County, Texas, July 28, 1935, to the late Moody and Ruth DeSpain Woodfin. Mr. Woodfin was a Farmer and Rancher for many years and loved to work and restore old tractors. He was a member of the Bethesda Lodge #142 A.F. and A.M. in Gilmer and a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason. Woody served in the US Navy for two years. After being honorably discharged, he went to college at SFA and graduated with a Criminal Justice degree. He was a DPS trooper for 18 years, followed by a career at Lone Star Steel as a pipe inspector. Mr. Woodfin is survived by his wife, Charlotte...

Memorial service for Kenneth Marlon Baize, 84, of Gilmer will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the Life Tabernacle in Gilmer with Bro. Bryant Kitchell officiating. Mr. Kenneth passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 in Quitman, Texas. Kenneth was born January 27, 1937 in Gatesville, Texas to the late James and Willie Blacklock Baize. He was a proud Veteran in the United States Army and worked many years as an inspector for the USDA in Carthage. Mr. Baize was also a member of the Life Tabernacle in Gilmer. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Caroletta Baize; daughters, Kenni Monk and husband, Randall and Terri Peerenboom and husband, Patrick; and grandchildren, Sean Matlock, Ryan...

Celebration of Life service for Timothy "Tim" Robert Field, 41, of Big Sandy will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 4, 2021, at the First Baptist Church in Winona with Bro. Earl Brown officiating, burial to following the service at Hawkins Cemetery in Wood County. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer.

Celebration of Life service for Timothy "Tim" Robert Field, 41, of Big Sandy will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 4, 2021, at the First Baptist Church in Winona with Bro. Earl Brown officiating, burial to following the service at Hawkins Cemetery in Wood County. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer.

On May 31, 2021, Frances Jane Dougan Wade passed away. Jane was born outside of Emmet, AR, in Hempstead County, to Walter and Lucia Bain Dougan, on November 19, 1937. On April 9, 1958, she met John Wade and they were united in marriage on August 29, 1958. Jane was a stay-at-home mom until 1983 when she was employed by Walmart. After 15 1/2 years, she retired and then was the representative for Hallmark Card for 8 1/2 years. She is survived by her husband of 63 1/2 years, 3 sons; Steve and wife, Sandy, Alan and wife, Debbie and Chad, all of Gilmer; one brother, Dale Dougan of Emmet, AR; 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 5 nephews and 2 nieces. She was preceded in death by her...

Patsy "Pat" Long, caring mother, Nana, sister and friend, passed away May 27, 2021 after a battle with Lupus. She was 77. Born to James and Ruth Snow on October 3, 1943 in Gilmer and raised in Pritchett, Pat was an active member of the community and worked various jobs during her lifetime. She married Tom Long on March 9, 1963 and he preceded her in death. As a life-long member of First Baptist Church of Gilmer, she enjoyed singing in the choir for many years. She also enjoyed traveling, fishing, baking and sharing her love with family and friends. Pat is survived by her daughter, Kim and husband, Dr. Douglas Lewis of Copper Canyon; sister, Jan Ray and husband, Tommy of Pritchett;...