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Joe Berry Millhollon Jr.
By Wise Funeral Home
Apr 8, 2025
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Bonham, Texas -- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Joe Berry Millhollon Jr., who departed this world on April 4, 2025, at Texoma Medical Center in Denison. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home in Bonham. Born on October 14, 1930, in Brownwood, Texas to Stella and Joe Berry Millhollon Sr. Joe led a life full of love, laughter, and remarkable achievements.

Joe was a cherished husband, father, papa, friend and a pillar of strength within the family and community. Known for his boundless generosity, Joe touched the lives of many, always ready to lend a helping hand or a listening ear.

Throughout his life, Joe showed incredible determination and passion in all endeavors. He excelled in his career as a Colonel in the Army National Guard, where he dedicated 35 years of service to this country.  Joe went on to serve and protect the people of Dallas County for 26 years with the Dallas Police Department. He later went to work for the Regional Organized Crime Information Center. Joe was also a 50 year 32nd PM of Ector Masonic Lodge #687. Outside of work, Joe had a profound love for his church family serving as an Elder of the First Christian Church here in Bonham. This brought immense joy and fulfillment to Joe’s life. Service to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ trumped every other achievement Joe had accomplished. In Joe’s spare time he enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, and Dallas Mavericks. When his teams were not playing you would find the television on his favorite old westerns.

Joe leaves behind a legacy of kindness and compassion. He is survived by wife Janice of 24 years, children, JoAnn Morris, Mike Millhollon and wife Vikki, Mark Millhollon and wife Karen, Brenda Markl, Kathy Richardson and husband Dean, Donna Holley and husband Arnold, stepsons, Roy Jones, Loy Jones, sister, Barbara Jean Eilan, 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Margerite Millhollon, first wife, Emma Sue Millhollon, great-grandparents, Bart Millhollon, Stella Holder, Willis Holder, step grandparents, Gertrude Millhollon, Charles Wayne Millhollon and stepsons, Chris Jones, and Kirk Jones.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2025, at The First Christian Church in Bonham. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the First Christian Church in honor of Joe.

Rest in peace, Papa Joe. Your spirit will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved you.

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    Please join us at the March meeting of the Fannin County Historical Commission on March 18 at 6:00 p.m. to learn about the contributions of Mabel Gilbert, a very early Fannin County pioneer, to Fannin County, Dallas and points west. Deborah Cornelius has written a historical novel about his remarkable life and times. Join us at 6:00 p.m. on March 18 at the Fannin County Historical Commission’s office at 1 Center Street in Bonham to meet Deborah and learn about Mabel Gilbert’s time in Fannin County.
  • 'A Time Before Texas' presentation attracts large crowd to Honey Grove
    A large crowd filled Lyday Hall at Honey Grove Library & Learning Center on Saturday, March 1, 2025, to hear what local archeologist Cody Davis and his cohorts discovered in the area that is now covered by Bois d'Arc Lake.
  • New residents find a new fight: sand and gravel mining in Fannin County
    When Kalin and Tricia moved their young family from the city to rural Fannin County, it was a dream they had worked and saved to make come true -- to escape the noise and chaos of the metroplex for a peaceful existence, surrounded by woodlands, wildlife and serenity. Then they heard bulldozers clearing trees.
  • Smithsonian highlights the experiences and impact of Japanese war brides in new traveling exhibition
    "Japanese War Brides: Across a Wide Divide" begins a national tour December 14 at Irving Archives and Museum in Irving, Texas. These young women left their homes to build lives within the complexities of postwar American society. Their experiences reshaped communities by challenging immigration laws and race relations. The arrival of these brides marked the largest women-only immigration event in U.S. history and, by 1960, had increased the population of Asian Americans in the U.S. by 10%.
  • Give a gift of Fannin County history
    The Fannin County Museum of History has several Fannin County history books for sale that might be just perfect for someone you know. The books are available for purchase at the Museum and are also available on Amazon.
  • Historic Christmas newspaper front pages from Fannin County
    Historic Fannin County newspapers often featured beautiful front pages for their Christmas editions. An exhibit of these newspapers is now on display on the 2nd Floor of the Fannin County Courthouse. Visit the courthouse during this season to view this display and beautiful decorations.
  • Lake Ralph Hall update: Five streams are springing to life
    Upper Trinity's contractors are finishing up construction on five new streams near future Lake Ralph Hall, which will flow into the North Sulphur River. The newly connected tributary streams are naturally beginning to flow with rainwater this fall, bringing life back to areas impacted for decades by severe erosion and loss of habitat. Restoring the tributaries of the river to their natural, curved paths helps mitigate the area's severe erosion and provide previously lost habitat.
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  • Oklahoma City terrorist attack, 30 years ago
    April 19 is the Day of Remembrance in Oklahoma City. On this day in 1995, the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building was blasted into infamy. Until 9/11, this was the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil.
  • In support of our libraries
    In many places, libraries are facing budget cuts, closures, or even attacks on the kinds of books they carry.
  • Texas History Minute -- Nimitz
    Chester Nimitz was a Texan ready to serve his country in its darkest days. Through clever planning and fearless determination, Nimitz led naval forces in the Pacific to victory in World War II.

  • They call it progress...
    "When the last tree is cut, the last fish is caught, and the last river is polluted; when to breathe the air is sickening, you will realize, too late... -- The Lorax
  • Law Library- Recognizing a need
    Simple truth, Fannin County’s Law Library is inadequate and needs to be upgraded and made readily accessible to our residents.
  • Mend, create, swap: Rethinking fashion at Earth Day 2025
    Sandy Barber and Jessie Bryant wearing jeans that Sandy mended. While we celebrate finding great deals on new clothes, what happens after the purchase often tells a less impressive story. The upcoming Texoma Earth Day Festival (April 26, 2025) offers practical solutions through four textile-focused attractions: a creative trashion show, booths featuring upcycled fashions, a free children's clothing swap, and a textile recycling drop-off point.
  • My new obsession: visible mending
    I first learned how to embroider in elementary school -- using yarn and burlap. As a teen and adult, I spent countless hours cross-stitching, creating intricate pieces of fiber art. Some of my favorite projects included teddy bear-themed designs for my oldest daughter and several train-inspired pieces for my dad, who had a deep love for locomotives. Recently, I rekindled my passion for embroidery and stumbled upon a fascinating trend called visible mending -- an art rooted in the traditional Japanese practice of sashiko.
  • Life under the rabbit ears
    Little Donald Mathis dreamed of playing Big League baseball on his family's black & white TV.
  • WOW is an African word meaning “yes”; but also an acronym today for over 100 English-speaking groups
    In a recent op-ed, I explained how slaves from Senegal introduced their Wolof word “Wow” into English. I recently discovered that WOW was also an acronym for over 100 organizations.
  • Texas History Minute -- Price Daniel, part 2
    Price Daniel, Sr., had a distinguished career serving Texas and the nation. By 1952, he had already served as an army officer, Texas House Speaker, and attorney general. At the age of 42 in 1952, his political career was only beginning with his election to the U. S. Senate.
  • Future structure of the U.S. Navy
    The Department Of The Navy has to formulate and expand plans to address drone warfare, including modifying existing aircraft carriers for offensive and defensive drone warfare operations.

  • Texas History Minute -- Price Daniel, part 1
    Price Daniel was one of the few men in Texas History to serve in all three branches of state government – as governor, state legislator, and state Supreme Court justice.
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