Bert Fleetwood Dimock Jr., 81, passed away Friday, March 20, 2009.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Springtown. Interment: Springtown Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at White's Funeral Home in Springtown.
Bert Fleetwood Dimock Jr. was born Dec. 3, 1927, in Wichita Falls to the late Bert F. and Etta Wyatt Dimock. His family moved to Bowie in 1938. Bert attended Bowie High School, John Tarleton Agricultural College in Stephenville and the University of North Texas in Denton, where he graduated with a bachelor of arts in journalism. He honorably served two years in the United States Navy during World War II.
During his career he worked for several seismograph companies, Bell Helicopter, LTV, RCA, Collins Radio Company, and three divisions of General Dynamics-Convair, Astronautics, and Fort Worth, where he retired in 1990 as a chief in logistics.
Bert was also owner with his brother, Dan, of the weekly newspaper, The Bowie Banner (1957-1960) and KBOC, the Bridgeport FM radio station (1982-1984).
After retirement he and his brother, Melton, established Heritage RV Park in which he was involved until he sold his interest to Melton in 2006.
Bert was a member of the First Methodist Church where he served on boards and committees, editing the sesquincentennial history of the church. He was a member of the Texas Folklore Society, Southwestern Historical Society, and the Commission of Archives and History of the Central Texas Conference of the United Mthodist Church.
His interests included reading, family genealogy, organizing family photos and videos into booklets and DVDs and Texas history.
Bert was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Bert "Biff" Fleetwood II; infant daughter, Sandra Jane; and brother, Lee Allen.
Survivors: His wife, Frankie F. Medlin; daughters, Jayme Kaye Yoder of Weatherford and Holly Dimock of Azle; sons, James Garth and wife, Luna, of Fort Worth, Phillip John "Flip" of Weatherford; stepsons, Darren Medlin and wife, Susan, of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Derek Medlin and wife, Laurie-Sue, of Casper, Wyo.; brothers, Dan and wife, Janie, of Decatur and Melton of Azle; sister, Jo Gray and husband, Jim, of Kingman, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces and friends.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Mar. 22, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Bert Dimock

13 Entries

David Wuerflein

March 24, 2009

Even under these sad circumstances, my first thoughts of Bert brought a smile to my face. I have lots of fond memories about him. I worked with Bert (and Flip) at General Dynamics on “advanced technologies” projects that still influence programs in work today. My condolences to the family and wishes for your peace and comfort in this time of loss.

Rick Harris

March 24, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Rick Harris

Vonda Neal

March 24, 2009

My mom's oldest brother was the one I always called Uncle Monkey. Didn't think a thing of the name when I was a young girl, although my friends would question me every time I said it. I wish I would have had more quality time with all of my mom's brothers, Uncle Monk will always be remembered in my heart and soul as a tall, handsome, kind, intelligent man whom I always admired and loved.

Jan and Jim Kingrea

March 23, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Debbie Fimbres

March 23, 2009

Uncle Bert (Monk) was so kind and smart with a great sense of humor. I am so saddened that he is not in our world anymore. But I look forward to the day we are reunited.
I am praying for God's comfort for all of you.

March 23, 2009

Sorry to hear about your father. My prayers are with you and your family, Garth. Colleen Perez

March 23, 2009

Sorry to hear about your father, Garth. My prayers are with you and your family. Colleen Perez, LM Palmdale, CA.

Jimmy Jones

March 23, 2009

Dan, Melton and all the rest of the family, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother, Bert. I remember the Dimocks as a family of entrepreneurs, writers and journalists. Dan and I grew up together in Bowie and were classmates and friends. I remember reading about Bert when he was an outstanding journalism student at North Texas. I went to the same school, also studying journalism. I want to extend my sincere sympathy to all the family for this great loss of a beloved big brother and role model to us all. Jim Jones

Delton Parker

March 23, 2009

We of the United Auto/Aerospace Workers Local#218, Bell Helicopter send our deepest regrets at the death of "Bert". Our prayers are with you at this time. Delton Parker Chaplain. 98 West Hurst Blvd. Hurst Tx.,76053.

DALE (SISK) HENRY

March 22, 2009

JAYME, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU'LL AT THIS TIME, MAY ALL OF YOUR MEMORIES GIVE YOU'LL CONFORT AT THIS TIME. LOVE YOU'LL, DALE

March 22, 2009

Frankie,
I haven't known you and Bert but a short time but you and Bert was meant for each other, when i would give him fresh tomatoes, and jelly he would always say(Frankie will love that) He will be missed by me also
Nancy, Melton wife

Jo Etta (Dimock) Gray

March 22, 2009

As Bert's (Monk's) little sister, I always looked up to him. In my eyes, he was the smartest and best-looking role model a sister could have.
It was his love for education that inspired me to become a teacher: his fasination with the printed word that led me to become a writer, and his quick wit that led to a desire to spend more time with him.
I am thankful for the few years we had recently to have had some time together.

Gail Swaim

March 22, 2009

Frankie,
I'm so very sorry to hear of Berts passing but we know he's in a better place. You'll complimented each other so much. I always went home stronger in spirit when I visited you'll. I feel I'm a better person for having known you'll. God richly bless you during this time.

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