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Billy "Frank" Row, age 88, of Pottsboro, TX, passed away to his eternal home on Monday, August 6, 2018 at Wilson Jones Hospital, Sherman, TX. He was born on May 27, 1930 in Gouldbusk, TX to Maurice Row & Melissa Priddy Row. Frank married Lucille Waitman Tate on May 14, 1977 in Sherman, TX. He was an electrician and home builder. He also served his county in the Unites States Air Force. He loved the Lord and was a member of Lakeway United Methodist Church in Pottsboro, TX.
Frank was an avid sportsman and enjoyed all of them, however; golf was his favorite. He won the Senior Golf championship at Woodlawn Country Club in Denison. His love was to his family and he will be remembered as a wonderful husband to his wife, Lucille and a great father to his children, step-children and grandchildren. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife, Lucille, of their home, his children; Billy Row, JR & Judy of Lake Jackson, TX, Becky McLaughlin & David of Blue Eye, MO, Brian Row & Mari of Granbury, TX, Pamela Heslep & John of Trenton, TX, step-children; Bobby Tate & Kewinnia of Denison, TX, Karen Tate of Denison, TX, two sisters; Inez Barefoot of Abilene, TX & Margaret Crawford of Conway, ARK, his brother; Charles Row of Washington State, fifteen grandchildren; Billy Row III, Melissa, Elsie, Traci, Billy Leonhart, Matthew, Spencer, Wendy, Greg, Samantha, Cory, Lacey, Kassey, Christopher & Tabitha, other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Maurice & Melissa Row, his brother; Herbert O. Row and his sister; Edna Triplett.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 10, 2018, 2:00 P.M., at Lakeway United Methodist Church, Pottsboro, TX with Pastor Allen Snider officiating. Family & friends visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at West Hill Cemetery, Sherman, TX. Family members will serve as pallbearers.
A special "thank you" to Dr. Benson & his staff and to Texoma Health Care & Staff for the outstanding care that was given to Frank during his illness.
Arrangements are under the direction of American Funeral Service, Denison, TX. You may sign the guest book at www.americanfuneralservice-fh.com.
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My wife Nancy and I spent many hours on the golf course at Woodlawn with Frank. And I played in many of the "noon" games with him. We also enjoyed several Saturday evening dinners with Frank and Lucille.
Frank could be a bit abrupt....but once you got to know him...he was a great friend to have.
Fred Miller
August 10, 2018
My sincerest sympathy. May the God of all comfort strengthen your family during this time of sorrow. Those who die God keeps in his memory because he cares, they are precious in his eyes. Psalms:116:15
August 9, 2018
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