East Texas residents receive funeral services after recent deaths

Funeral services for Cleofos Rachael Washington are scheduled for Oct. 30 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. Graveside services for Tyler resident Thomas William Howell, 85, were held Oct. 26 at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Whitehouse. Calvin Wayne Jones, 79, of Quitman, died Oct. 22; his funeral was scheduled for Oct. 28 at Lowe-Gardner Funerals & Cremations, followed by burial at Quitman Cemetery. Gordon Wayne Anderson, a longtime East Texas resident and 42-year banking professional who served in the Air Force and community organizations, died Sept. 27; his graveside service was held Oct. 13 at DFW National Cemetery. Charles Ray “Charlie” Knight, 87, of Bullard, died Oct. 1; a longtime mechanic and business owner, he is remembered for his work in automotive repair, construction and satellite television, as well as his devotion to family and friends.