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THOMAS EDWARD LIVELY 1951-2023 Thomas Edward Lively of Pottsboro, Texas, peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus on March 9, 2023 at the age of 71. Born on July 12, 1951 to Frank and Inez Lively. Tom married Louise on October 7, 2006. He graduated from Denison High School and received his degree in broadcasting from Grayson College. Tom enjoyed his radio DJ years and his many adventures with the geological survey crew in various regions of the United States. His later years included security services at Kawneer and Wackenhut. Tom loved the Lord Jesus Christ with all his heart, singing, reading and humbly serving his church family as a deacon at Grace Bible Church in Sherman. Devoted to his family, kind-hearted, profoundly brave and much loved, Tom will be dearly missed by all whose lives he touched. Tom was preceded by his parents and siblings, Nancy, Betty and Jimmy. He is survived by his wife, Louise, sister Sara, sons Jim, Simon and Charles, daughters in law, four grandchildren, nephew, nieces and many greats. Memorials may be made to True Options Pregnancy Center, 105 W. Pecan, Sherman, Tx 75090

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Published by The Herald Democrat from Mar. 15 to Mar. 19, 2023.

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Rhonda Clark

May 3, 2023

Louise is my Dear sweet friend and always will be. We used to work together at Methodist hospital Dallas. That's where we met. We were both single at the time. We both had 3 children. I had girls, she has boys. Louises famous words were,"I'll never get married again". Until she met Tom. The rest is history. I was her Maid of Honor at there Wedding. Helped her repair a melting Wedding cake that turned out so Beautiful. Louise loved you Tom, you'll be forever in her heart . She thought the world of you. Love to you all and the boys and all the kiddos. Love Rhonda Clark.

Marnie Katherine Evans

March 26, 2023

my uncle was a great soul i grew up with him he protected me we had a great time he would bring me 45 records and i always loved staying at grand ma livelys house i was introduced to aunt Louise and she was a god sent for my uncle tommy he surely needed someone and she was a blessing for him . my uncle was a very stern man but he stood by you no matter what .
he was a soul you would never forget. he actually taught me how to tie my shoes with one hand,
I Love you uncle Tommy you will be with me always..
always MARNIE KATHERINE EVANS.....

David Barnett

March 19, 2023

Knew Tommy from our Golden Rule years. May God bless you and your family?
David Barnett
Flower Mound, Texas

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