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of Kerrville, TX
May 21, 1947 - May 17, 2024
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He turned down an art scholarship at the University of Connecticut but with guidance from Roger Staubach, Joe Bellino and his Uncle Steve Belichick he was appointed to and graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis in 1969. After graduation he served tours on the west coast, and the Philippines with the defense department, he resigned commision, trying out grad school.
Soon tiring of that regimen he left San Diego and moved to the "mother lode" gold country of Northern California and became an underground miner. After many years of mining, heavy equipment construction, consulting, residential building and remodeling he settled in Fulton to pursue a less strenuous life.
In Fulton, Tx Tom met his wife Karen. In Fulton he was encouraged artistically and developed his copper tiles and imprinting style (grandad was a black smith). Not only did Tom make art with copper he was also a skilled woodworker making any and everything with an emphasis on functionality. While living in South Texas Tom became an avid boater. He enjoyed beach combing, and scuba diving with his wife Karen.
Tom and Karen moved to the Hill Country of Texas in 2021. He enjoyed the scenery of his back porch. Tom and Karen spent most days out at the "ranch" in Mountain Home, Texas. This was a space where Tom could tinker in his shop, drive around working on his John Deer tractor, enjoying the flowers, birds, trees and rugged nature of the gulches. Tom passed on May 17, 2024 at home. Tom was four days short of his 77th Birthday.
Go Navy beat Army!
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Pete & Linda OConnor
Mountain Home, TX
Friday, June 21, 2024
Karen, I just heard about the passing of Tom. Our deepest condolences. If we can help you in any way, please don’t hesitate to call. Sending so many prayers to you!
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Charlie Mayer
Fort Davis, TX
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Great friend and a wonderful lifetime companion for Karen. I will sorely miss him.
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Bob & Lindy Estus
Kerrville, TX
Monday, May 27, 2024
Our neighbor is missed! May God support & heal Karen.
Go Air Force beat Navy!
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John Belichick
Stuart Florida,
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Rest in peace ✌️ Cousin Tom. You will be missed. So happy we had a lengthy conversation a couple of months ago. Go Wildcats
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Linda Taylor
Kerrville, TX
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Karen, my deepest condolences in the loss of Tom. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Taylor
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Bonnie Budysz
Two Rivers, WI
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Cousin Karen and Tom's Family, You have my heartfelt sympathies during this tender time. I so appreciated your caring kindnesses during my decades ago visit to Fulton Beach and our sailing and art connections. May the love of family, friends, and good memories comfort you ...
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Bonnie Budysz
Two Rivers, WI
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Cousin Karen and Tom's Family, You have my heartfelt sympathies during this tender time. I so appreciated your caring kindnesses during my decades ago visit to Fulton Beach and our sailing and art connections. May the love of family, friends, and good memories comfort you ...
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James Gunnin
ROCKPORT, TX
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
We lost a great friend in Tom.
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Richard O'Donnell
Silver Lake, OH
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
I am very sorry to learn of your loss. I went to high school with Tom and developed a friendship in our last year. I recall riding around
In his 57 Chevy convertible around the time of our graduation. Lost track of him after high school but heard, at one point that he had moved out west. I wish we would have maintained contact. I went to the Army and then Vietnam one year after graduation.
I enjoyed his company very much and can only imagine how he will be missed.
My best regards, Richard
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Jim Edenfield
Hunt, TX
Monday, May 20, 2024
My deepest condolences to the family. Super nice man.
GO NAVY!!