William Edward Tom (1955 - 2008)

Born 15 Jan 1955 in Ector, Texas, United States

Ancestors

Died 1 Aug 2008 at age 53 in Andrews, Texas, United States

Biography

William was born in 1955. He is the son of George Tom and Billie Wilhite. He passed away in 2008.

Obituary

William Edward "Bill" Tom, 53, of Andrews passed away Friday August 1, 2008 at his home in Andrews.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at First Baptist Church in Andrews. Pastor Mary Breden, of Andrews Presbyterian Church will officiate.

Burial will be in Andrews West Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Bill was born January 15, 1955 in Odessa. He was a lifelong resident of Andrews. He married Wilma Howell August 3, 1985 in Odessa. Bill was the president of Kinney Inc., owner of Tom Cattel Company, Triple T Water Station and Tom Properties. He served on the Board of directors for the National Bank of Andrews, past trustee of the Andrews Independent School District. He also served on the Soil Conservation board. Bill loved Ranching and roping as well as weight lifting, riding his bicycle and running.

He was preceded in death by his brother, George Ellison "Snuffy" Tom III, in 1991, and his father George Ellison "Sonny" Tom, II in 2004.

He is survived by - His wife Wilma Tom of Andrews; His Mother - Billie Tom of Andrews one daughter - Courtney Tom of Stephenville, and one son - Chris Tom of Andrews.

Sources

• "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JGL2-H23 : 20 May 2014), William Edward Tom, 01 Aug 2008; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
• Find A Grave: Memorial #28795244