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Allen Gratts Obituary
March 7, 1967 - February 8, 2026
Mansfield, Texas - Allen Quentin Gratts, Jr. was born March 7, 1967, to Allen Quentin "Bill" Gratts and Jessie Mae Gratts, and passed from this life on February 8, 2026. A member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Allen lived a life rooted in faith, family, and basketball.
A 1985 graduate of Weatherford High School, he was a three-sport athlete in basketball, baseball, and track & field. He continued his basketball career at Weatherford College and earned a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Texas A&M University–Kingsville in 1989.
Allen devoted his life to coaching and mentoring young men. He served as Assistant Boys Basketball Coach at Paschal High School and Cleburne High School before becoming Head Boys Basketball Coach and Athletic Coordinator at Arlington Bowie High School. Over his distinguished career, he achieved 564 wins, served on the Texas High School Coaches Association Board. Among his many accomplishments were coaching athletes who went on to achieve great success, including former #1 overall NBA draft pick and All-Star starter, Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons); Weber State's all-time three-point leader, Jeremy Senglin (Washington Wizards); Houston/Texas Tech All-Defensive guard, Kyler Edwards (Oklahoma City Thunder); and future NFL player, DJ Campbell. He retired in June 2025, leaving behind a legacy that will endure for generations.
Beyond the court, Allen was an avid golfer and enjoyed muscle cars and time with friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his special aunt, Helen Gratts Eldridge.
He is survived by his daughter, Kiona McCallister; special friends, Ricky Crawford, Johnny Sansom, Lee Ray, Donte Wilson, and Kelly Carruthers; and a host of family members, former players, fellow coaches, golf buddies, and friends whose lives were forever impacted by his leadership and mentorship.
A visitation service will take place on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, located at 913 North Elm Street, Weatherford, Texas 76086.
Mr. Gratt's funeral service will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at New River Fellowship, situated at 3252 Interstate 20 Frontage Rd, Hudson Oaks, Texas 76087. Following the service, a procession will make its way to Willow Springs Black Cemetery, in Willow Park, Texas.
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Anna Smith
March 4, 2026
You will forever be in my heart...I have loved every minute I have ever spent with you over the years...from being shy elementary and middle schoolers, to you being a basketball, baseball, and track star in high school while I photographed you for our school year book and newspaper. I was in awe of your athletic ability. Then we spent almost every day at Weatherford Junior College together since you dated my best friend Teresa. Those were such fund days! You were once again a basketball star and Teresa and I were Coyote Cuties cheering you on from the sidelines. Then life took us in different directions but our bond remained over the years going to lunch or sharing texts or phone calls. I always felt better after seeing you or talking to you than I did before. Thank you for always being a bright light in my life along with all of the others you touched in your lifetime. Rest in peace my dear sweet friend. I will see you again one day! Love you, Anna Manohar Smith
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Noel & Harlow
February 17, 2026
You will forever be my best friend and in my heart forever. Our friendship the past 21 years has brought me so much joy, laughter and love. I know our Father has called you home but I wish I had more time with you. Harlow and I were looking forward to treating you out to dinner for your birthday again this year. Give Hayley a hug for us and just know...you are missed and loved very much.
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