Our Staff

One of the finest decisions Terry Don says he has made was in hiring Kent Wilson to come to work for the Funeral Home and encouraging his interest. During his high school years, Kent worked for R.W. King Appliances in Groesbeck. Kent had developed an interest in the funeral service business after seeing first-hand how Terry Don Roach helped his grandmother, Elizabeth, upon the death of her husband Floyd. He decided then he would like to work in a profession where he could provide such outstanding and notable service to others, as Terry Don had done for his family. Kent graduated from Groesbeck High School in 2003 and after that summer, he enrolled in the Dallas Institute of Funeral Services in Dallas. He worked as an apprentice, coming back to Groesbeck on weekends for training under Terry Don, until he graduated with his Funeral Director and Embalmer licenses in November 2005. He was then employed by Groesbeck Funeral Home, where he received excellent on-the-job experience. He is equally as dedicated as Terry Don Roach had been for decades in serving the families using Groesbeck Funeral Home, with natural compassion and kindness for everyone.

Kent was married to Jessica (Funderburk) Wilson on September 21, 2019 and step-dad to her son, Weston James Wallace and they welcomed the arrival of Wyatt Joseph Wilson on September 3, 2020. Kent is the son of Matt and Sharon Wilson of Groesbeck, and the grandson of Elizabeth Swick and the late Floyd Swick, the late Charles and Tinnie Wilson of Groesbeck. He has one sister, Blair Wilson Davison, APRN, FNP-C and husband Dustin, and also many other family and innumerable friends in the area. Kent also has been affiliated with Groesbeck ISD Transportation Department since 2008, Limestone Medical Center Board of Directors and Fort Parker Memorial Park Board of Directors. After working hours, he might be found checking his cattle, on his ATV, or at Lake Limestone.

Having lived in Groesbeck all his life, he has a vast knowledge of the people and the location of rural Limestone County residences when needed in emergencies. He has a close working relationship with law enforcement and medical personnel, which is essential in emergencies and has always handled all matters in a professional manner.

In addition to funerals, Kent is also available to assist the public with Pre-Need planning of funerals, as a licensed agent for Funeral Directors Life Insurance Company (FDLIC) of Abilene. He also is an agent for Riley-Gardner Memorial Service Company (of Hamilton) and will be delighted to assist anyone in the purchase of a memorable marker or plaques for gifts and donations. Please feel free to contact Groesbeck Funeral Home at 254-729-2525 for any assistance they can offer in funerals or memorials for loved ones.

Judy Walton is the Secretary & Office Assistant, working at the front desk in the Groesbeck Funeral Home office during the week. She is originally from Franklin and moved to Groesbeck in 1975 when she married Johnny Walton. After retiring from USDA, she began working at Groesbeck Funeral Home, and has been proud to be a part of the Groesbeck Funeral Home team as it strived to show the greatest respect and honor to every person.
Judy is a member of the Church of Christ at Groesbeck and enjoys teaching children’s Sunday School classes. She is an avid reader and enjoys trying to grow flowers at the funeral home, mowing at home, and volunteering a few hours every week at Caritas in Mexia.
She truly loves when there is the opportunity to be a source of help and comfort to grieving families and she especially loves assisting families with an obituary. She is amazed at all the interesting lives that have been lived that would not be known unless the family shared their memories- truly, each person has a story to be told.

Danny Hewitt was born in Mexia, Texas and raised in Groesbeck, Texas. After graduating at Groesbeck High School, he attended Navarro College in Corsicana, earning an associate degree in chemistry/biology. His education included East Texas State University, Commerce, Texas earning a BS degree in chemistry, biology, and medical technology (ASCP); Abilene Christian University and the USAF Officers Management School/American Military University earning business degrees. He acquired his knowledge of mortuary science from Common Wealth Funeral Institute, Houston, Texas.

Danny’s employment included teaching of East Texas State University; working as laboratory officer at Kelly AFB, Grand Forks AFB and Dyess AFB. He also worked at the veteran’s hospitals in Marlin, Waco, Dallas, Austin and Temple retiring with twenty years. After retirement he served as sales rep with Hernadon Medical and Surgical Supply of Waco, Texas, along with owning and operating Groesbeck Flower Shop.

Danny is currently serving on the Faulkenberry Cemetery Association Board, a member of the Groesbeck Masonic Lodge, and President of the Board of Directors for Limestone Medical Center.

Joy Budde was born and raised in Groesbeck. After graduating from Groesbeck High School, she attended Baylor University in Waco where she earned a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s Degree, and Library Science certification.

Joy’s employment includes two years as a secretary to the Limestone County Attorney and forty years service at Groesbeck High School where she taught English and journalism and was the high school librarian. After retirement from GISD, she began working in a part-time position at Groesbeck Funeral Home.

Joy is currently serving as secretary/treasurer for the Faulkenberry Cemetery Association. She also is an active member of the St. Albans Episcopal Church, Waco, Texas and of the Waco Rose Society.