Texarkana Funeral Home
WEDNESDAY WILLIAM FULLER
William Thomas (Bill) Fuller, 76, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 20, 2023.
Bill was born June 12, 1946, in Texarkana, Arkansas, and lived in Texarkana most of his life. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Eugene Fuller, his parents, James Coy and Martha Josephine Fuller, and two brothers, Gregory Lucien Fuller and David Malloy Fuller. Bill is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Andrew and Laura Fuller and their sons, Ryan and Graham, all of Texarkana, Arkansas, one daughter, Whitney Hanna and her children, Brennan of Dekalb, Texas, and Allie of Lavon, Texas, one brother, James Coy Fuller, Jr., of Smyrna, TN, and many friends and other relatives.
Bill began employment with the Arkansas State Police September 1, 1964. He was commissioned as Trooper January 19, 1970. He retired September 1, 2008, dedicating forty- four years in service to the citizens of Arkansas. Bill lived a life of service to others. He was also a Gideon, deacon, soccer coach, school bus driver, constable, and lay counselor as evidenced by his unfinished work titled Divorce at the 13 Mile Marker: Memoirs of a Highway Patrolman.
Bill was a devoted brother, husband, brother-in-law, father, and grandfather. Bill loved his Savior while on this earth, and he will be terribly missed until the glorious reunion.
Funeral services will be Friday, February 24, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Faith Baptist Church, 2812 East Street, Texarkana, AR, with Reverends Gary Glover and Wallace Edgar officiating. Burial will follow immediately at Shiloh Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery, 9143 US Highway 82, Texarkana, AR, under the direction of Texarkana Funeral Home - Arkansas.
Visitation is Thursday, February 23, 2023, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Faith Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to The Gideons International, Post Office Box 1736, Texarkana, TX 75504-1736, or at gideons.org.
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THURSDAY TROY BOBO
Troy Eugene Bobo, age 56, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023. He was born May 22, 1966, in Texarkana, Texas, to Preston “Buddy” and Bonnie “Maxine” Bobo.
Troy was the ultimate cowboy.
He loved his children, horses, dogs and especially working on the ranch. Troy absolutely treasured talking cows with his granddaughter. One of the things he loved the most was teaching his son how to drive a standard in an old Ford Ranger as well as how to operate heavy equipment. Troy cherished the time he spent hunting and frog-gigging with his daughter.
Troy is survived by his children, Brandon and Roxanne Bobo, Brandy Upchurch, Whitney Bobo and Zachary Bobo; his grandchildren, Eliza Upchurch, Hadlee Upchurch, Dawson Ward and Carson Ward; his brothers, Stuart Bobo and Karl Bobo; as well as many other family members and friends. He is also survived by his beloved dog, Boomer.
Troy was preceded in death by his parents, Buddy and Maxine; and cherished dog, Betty.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Texarkana Funeral Home on Texas Blvd. A visitation will be at 1:00 PM one hour prior to the service.
Arrangements are under the direction of Texarkana Funeral Home, Texas.
JOE NORWOOD JR.
Joe A. Norwood, Jr., age 97, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at his home in Hooks, Texas.
Joe was born on March 9, 1925 in Allene, Arkansas. He served our country proudly in the United States Navy during WWII. He retired with the USPS as a postal carrier. In his free time, he enjoyed playing golf and fishing. His passion was building bird houses and giving them away to anyone and everyone who wanted one.
He is survived by his wife, Norma Rehkopf Norwood; one son, Joe D. Norwood; grandchildren, Jared Smith (Lauren), Gena Barreto; great-grandchildren, Harrison Smith, Finn Smith, Alexa Barreto; nieces, Jan Briggs, Ann Marie Hasson; nephew, Leon Norwood, Jr.; and a host of other nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 23, 2023.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Trinity Evangelical Presbyterian Church at 2623 N Robison Rd Texarkana TX 75501.
Mr. Norwood will lie in state at Texarkana Funeral Home, 3515 Texas Blvd from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday.