EAST FUNERAL HOME - TEXARKANA

Sherry Drucilla McClain, 70, of Tyler, TX passed away April 18, 2020 in a Tyler. Ms. McClain was born July 17, 1949 in Texarkana, AR. Her heart was full of love. She enjoyed the simple things in life, like a good burger with onion rings and a shake. She enjoyed bingo with the residents at The Heights of Tyler. She had a huge heart, a free spirit and loved being with her friends and family. Her life's joy was being a Mom and she was the best. She was a proud loving Mother, sister and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Oneta Spencer; and one nephew, Michael Spencer. Survivors include her daughter, Bridgette McClain of Flint, TX; her brothers and sisters-in-law,...

Jeraldine Opal "Jed " Wages 86, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2020 in DeKalb, Texas care facility. Mrs. Wages was born March 5, 1933 in Michie, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband Tom Wages and was a member of the Church of Christ. Jed was passionate about helping other people in need anyway she could. Some of those activities include Meal A Day for many years, making baby hats for premature babies in the hospital and making lap throws for those in wheelchairs. Jed even cut her own hair and donated to Locks for Love and she sat with the elderly as a sitter and provided for their needs for many years. Those left to cherish her memory are her 3 sons and...

Bobby went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and with his angel Anne on October 20, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. He was born September 16, 1932 in Garfield, AR to Marguerite McCall Benbow and Robert Lafayette Benbow. Bobby grew up in the Rio Grand Valley graduating from Weslaco High School where he excelled in track and football earning scholarships in both. He attended Stephen F. Austin University where he met the love of his life and wife of 64 years, Anne Harris. Bobby graduated in 1955 with degrees in Agricultural Sciences and Education and had a brief stent with the Pittsburg Steelers before suffering a career ending injury. He served with the Texas National Guard while...