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Thomas Allen Dingman

Thomas Dingman Obituary

Name: Service for Thomas Allen Dingman
Start: 2016-01-09T19:30:00.000Z
Location: First Baptist Church Grand Prairie

Thomas Allen Dingman, 67, of Arlington passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015. Service: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at First Baptist Church Grand Prairie, 950 Mayfield Rd., Grand Prairie, 75051. He was a Arlington police officer for 32 years and an All American basketball player at Dallas Baptist University. Survivors: His wife of 43 years, Donna; his children, Jason Dingman and wife, Bree, and Kristen Colopy and husband, Aaron; and six grandchildren.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Jan. 3, 2016.

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31 Entries

JOEL G MCCLAIN

January 4, 2023

I remember you from GPHS dear friend. My warmest regards and kindest blessings to your family. Joel McClain

alex ramsey

December 28, 2022

My God it's been 7 years?! Just having been Tommy's work associate & friend for so many years & countless hours working together, provides me the memories that causes me to smile; it's the gift that keeps on giving. My best to the Dingman clan: Donna, Jason, Kristin. I am one of many that thought & still thinks the world of Thomas Alan Dingman badge#165.....Alex Ramsey badge#427.

Sheilah Smith Lackey. GPHS '71

May 15, 2016

Just saw that Tommy has gone to Heaven. Tommy made church youth group journeys to Glorieta so much fun! I will always remember the "hoot-nannies" he would lead every night. As a police officer. He once caught me and a friend in Randol Mill Park after hours. When he saw it was me, he told my date good luck, and went on his way. I will always remember him for his kind and generous heart.

March 28, 2016

Tommy "Buffalo Breath" Dingman, (as several of us former Motorcycle Officers endearingly called him way back when), was a model Officer, a true gentleman/family man, gentle giant, class act, with an absolutely wonderful sense of humor. I tried my hardest to make him laugh just to hear hear his hearty howls fill the hallways of the old police station @ 717 W.Main St. We spent countless hours working together both on-duty @ also off-duty @ the Old Ranger Stadium & Forum 303 Mall. It was sheer joy being in his company, he was a true friend, & a truly decent man. He wore badge #165, & he'll be missed by all that ever came to know him. Alex Ramsey Austin, Texas.

Margaret McCleskey

February 10, 2016

I remember him. No body messed with him.

Don Louis

January 11, 2016

Donna,
I was very sorry to hear of Tommy's death. I agree with other statements that it was always comfortable to see him at our Sam Houston basketball games. The support of your family during those years was greatly appreciated. Thinking back on coaching Jason and on watching Kristen play brings back very good memories. I will join others in praying for God's mercy and His grace to be a real comfort to you and your children and grandchildren.
Don Louis

January 9, 2016

Our prayers are with you Donna and family. Thanks for always helping at Sam Houston and at crow! Jake and Tanya Wilson

James and Jamie Laman

January 9, 2016

Our love and prayers to Donna, Jason and Kristen and families. Tommy was a great friend and was loved by many. He was a vital part of our community and a great asset to the APD family! He will be missed!

Connie Jo Holland

January 8, 2016

Tommy was always an impressive figure in his tall motorcycle policeman boots. I loved seeing him at Sam Houston athletic events. He was a big supporter and always made you feel welcome. He will be missed. God bless his family as they face this time of sorrow.

Jack Kennedy

January 8, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of my friend "Tower". We were teammates at GP, teammates and roommates at DBU. Tommy always made me laugh. He left us with many wonderful memories.

Jack Kennedy

January 7, 2016

On behalf of the entire John Dingman Jr. side of the family we are deeply sorry for this loss to our extended family.

Constable Clint Burgess

debbie parham

January 7, 2016

I knew Tom when I was working as a bank teller in GP and then Arlington he was our opening and closing of the bank. I will miss him.

debbie parham

January 7, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Linda Hand

January 6, 2016

My sympathy to family of fellow fighting Gopher, star of 1967 basketball team. Thank you to Tommy for a life of service. You were loved and will be missed. Linda Bush Hand

David Berryhill

January 6, 2016

Tommy and I attended High Schooltogether. We use to call him the "Tower" He was a good friend. You will be missed my friend.

January 5, 2016

Thank you Tommy for memories that will always bring smiles.

Becky Wilson Miller

Tami Ratterree

January 5, 2016

I have few but great memories of himI can remember going to his wedding and he was so tal and the bride was so shortThen when he became a motor jock when he walked up to a vehicle all the eyes met were his kneesHe was a great officer

January 5, 2016

Tommy was a great American, a faithful husband and father and honored God in all he did. He will be missed by all!

Barbara Wright

January 5, 2016

Praying for the family for peace and comfort.

Carolyn Holder Jatzlau

January 4, 2016

So sad to hear of Tommy's passing. We knew each other in high school and even though I haven't been in contact with him for over 40 + years I can still remember his smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you, his family. He was a good high school friend.

Linda Rusche

January 4, 2016

Deepest sympathy and prayers for the Dingman family.
Linda McElroy Rusche

January 4, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jamie Heggan

January 4, 2016

Donna our prayers are with you and your family during these trying days. We are a phone call away if you need anything!! Sending blessings and prayers to all of your family!!

Sandy Lewis

January 3, 2016

Thoughts and prayers for Tommy's Friend's and Family , May God comfort each of you ! Sandy Lewis

Heather Ashmore-Reeves

January 3, 2016

I only knew Tommy for the four years I lived access the street from him, but he left a lasting impression. I can close my eyes and hear him starting up his police motorcycle as he left for work. He always spoke to me when I wasd outside with the children and he was always interested in sharing what his children were up to and their accomplishments. He was so proud of them. He has been a great friend to all of us on the neighborhood and he will be missed.
My prayers were with Donna and the children.
Signed, Heather (Ashmore) Reeves

Brian Ashmore

January 3, 2016

When my family moved in across the street you welcomed us and we have always felt safe knowing an Arlington Bike Cope was there. When I moved to Tucson, AZ you were always thought of. Heather Reeves and Brian Ashmore send our sincere condolences and prayers to you and yours.

Bob Ashmore

January 3, 2016

Thanks for being a good friend and neighbor for the past twenty five years, you will be missed.

Sarah Beth Golemon Lazarus

January 3, 2016

God Bless family & friends

Sarah Beth Golemon Lazarus Golemon Lazarus

January 3, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends as they learn to walk this earth without Tommy. May God keep his loving arms around ya'll and be with ya'll every step of the way. God Bless ya'll , Sarah Beth Golemon Lazarus

January 3, 2016

My condolences to the family. Continue to rely on God during this difficult time and know that he hears prayers : Isaiah 59 : 1.

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