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John "Tommy" Cupples Jr.
1971 - 2016
John "Tommy" Cupples Jr.
1971 - 2016
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John "Tommy" Cupples Obituary
Service: 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at the Woodland West Church Of Christ, 3101 W. Park Row Drive, Arlington. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 10, at Moore Funeral Home-South Bowen Chapel.
Tommy was born in Arlington on June 30, 1971, to loving parents, John Thomas Sr. and Patricia Jane Cupples. He graduated from Arlington High School and attended Abilene Christian University. He had a career in insurance and mortgage banking with Bank of America.
Tommy had a big heart; he cared for others and never met a stranger. He loved his family, and his family loved him. He never asked for anything in return. He was kind, generous to a fault, and will be truly missed by all who knew him.
Survivors: Tommy is survived by his mother and father; grandmother, Bernice Cupples; brother, Steve Cupples (Jane); nieces, Kayla and Courtney; nephew, Kyle; great-nephew, Langston Jones; aunts, Mary Ann Dirickson (James), Jo Lynn Ward (Mary Gunderson), Sandra Montgomery; uncles, Bill Ward, Phil Cupples (Leighan); cousins, Robyn Wood, Lisa Cupples and her children, Kaitlyn and Roy, Todd Cupples (Micheal) and their children, Mattie and Kinley, Joe Ward (Heather) and their children, Presley and Ethan, Andy Ward; and his two best canine friends, Frank and Penny.
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R Flynn
June 21, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss . Although your hearts are filled with pain and sorrow , my prayer is that you gain comfort and hope from God's promise to reunite us with loved ones on the earth , never having to say goodbye again . For Jesus will make this a problem-free paradise that his Father intended it to be . I have gained comfort and strength from this promise , may your family do the same .
June 19, 2016
We did not know. God bless you.
keri kehl
June 14, 2016
Tommy you will be missed by you family and friends. You had such a loving kind heart. And loved to laugh and make other laugh as well. You will always be loved and missed
Friends are friends forever if the Lords the Lord of them. Though 73rd hard to let you go in the fathers had we know. But a life time not too long to live as friends. Love you my friend
Keri Kehl Anderson.
June 12, 2016
To my friends Patty and Tommy: Can't imagine the pain of losing a child. No words are sufficient. It must be some comfort to read all the kind words of those who loved your son and held him dear. And a special comfort to know that he rests in the arms of our Lord and Savior. Just know I saw this and am praying for you and your family. Karen Mack Harris AHS Class of 1968.
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Pete Cranston
June 12, 2016
Pete Cranston
June 12, 2016
Thanks for being my friend John. You made it much easier for me to be at work, and I was blessed to know you.
Michael Holdridge
June 12, 2016
Tommy your suffering finally came to an end the moment God took your spiritual hand and led you into Heaven Can't wait for my time you would sometimes call and we could go on forever I thank you for that will also never forget when Mattchew and I told you Van Halen was in a plane crash You took that one to heart and I almost got killed when you found out not true rest in peace my old Outpost buddy
Marie & Tony LeDonne
June 12, 2016
Our Condolences, Patti and Tom. We were shocked to hear about Tom but Vic kept us informed when he was sick. He is in a better place now and our thoughts andprayers are with you.
Brad Graves
June 10, 2016
Tommy, I'm glad you got to see Jesus and were ushered into glory. No more pain, no more doubt, no more worry. You fought the good fight, ran the race well and now, YOU ARE HOME!
Mauricio Harrison
June 10, 2016
Tommy, I remember the days we use to work together at Gingiss and you always had a smile on your face. I'm glad we were able to reconnect through FB and you definitely gave me some encouraging words when I was battling cancer and I will never forget that, thank you. RIP my friend until we meet again.
Jim & Diane Brown
June 10, 2016
Diane and I are praying for you family during this time of loss Pattie! Praise God "to be absent from the body is to Present with the Lord". We will see Tommy again!
Jim & Diane Brown
Ronny/Carrie Grubb
June 10, 2016
Our heart is broken for the family. Tommy was a sweet, kindhearted sort of fellow. We will be praying for God to wrap His loving arms around his family and fill them with mercy and peace.
Barbara Prentice Lambrecht
June 9, 2016
Tommy, that call from you a year and a half ago meant so much to me. I loved hearing from you after all those years ago at Gunn Junior High. Yes, that trip to Washington D. C. was special indeed. Thinking of you as a young teenager playing in my band gives me a great big smile, and the time we had together a year ago when you were in the hospital was even more meaningful. Only this time I played for you. You asked for me to play a special hymn for you when this time came: "It is well with my Soul". I will be unable to come to the service since I am en route to West Virginia. Instead I'll play that hymn for you in Tennessee. As you told me earlier you'll be listening from heaven, so it doesn't really matter where I am.
You will always be in my memory. You were indeed a very special person, warm and caring, funny and engaging, interested in so many things. I'm glad you were a part of my life.
Ron Boutwell
June 9, 2016
Tommy, I will miss you my friend. We shared a lot of laughs together. I smile when I hear your name.
Gary and Kay Lewis
June 8, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and the family
Katherine Cupples Felsner
June 8, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm not sure if we have ever met, but we are family. It makes my heart ache that your son passed at such a young age.
Deborah Johnson
June 8, 2016
Praying for the family. My heart breaks for you. I hope you find peace in comfort.
Melody Thomas
June 8, 2016
Tommy, I know you are in a better place, smiling down at us. I'll miss your laughter and jokes. I will always think of you when I hear certain songs on the radio that remind me of those high school days. I'll always think of you when I order a vanilla Dr. Pepper from Sonic, as you are the one who introduced me to those. I'll never forget your smile. Your kindness and support, despite your own struggles, really helped me through one of hte toughest times of my life. I'll never forget you. In my heart forever.
Susie Nichols
June 8, 2016
It is during times of great loss that we realize how limiting words can be and how special our friends truly are. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grieving. Please know that you are not alone in remembering Tommy a truly wonderful person that meant so much to so many. God Bless You Always, Susie, Kendrick and Kristopher Nichols
Brad Roberts
June 8, 2016
Tommy,I'm very glad we were able to reconnect after all these years. Our phone conversations were ALL over the map!! Rest in peace my friend~~!!
Chip Brown
June 8, 2016
The entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. So many stories have come up that make us smile that Tommy had the lead part in. The entire Cupples family were good to me and I will never forget that. I am sorry for your loss.
mary gunderson
June 8, 2016
You are in my prayers always.
Rick Limer
June 8, 2016
R.I.P. Tommy.
Phil and Leighan Cupples
June 8, 2016
Tommy, we will love you and miss you forever. I bet you haven't stopped laughing and talking since you got to heaven. I'm grateful to God for taking away your pain and sorrow. Uncle Phil and I are so proud to call you our nephew. We have always wanted the best for you and God has answered our hope. Thanks for all the sunshine, laughter, and bull in a china shop you provided for us for 44 years. Love you forever.
Kate Warth
June 8, 2016
To the boy who threw a crumbled piece of paper at my head in Geometry class our Sophomore year in High School. Yes, that is how you asked me to Homecoming!! :)
Although we lost contact for many years after we graduated, we reconnected through the great social media vice called Facebook. Over the last several years we talked, texted and bantered back and forth over the Internet. I was glad we reconnected. Most of our conversations included talking about your illness, your love for your family, your dogs and of course JJ Watt!
I know that you are at peace now and I hope that you are enjoying that heavy metal music that you always loved, that you have reconnected with some relatives and friends and that hopefully you are looking down on all of us smiling.
Take care my friend! Thank you for the memories.
Jason Holly
June 8, 2016
My love to the family. Man, you and I challenged each other on every topic always to come back to our common faith and friendship. From Apaches to Colts and beyond, you are a great friend, Peace to us all ,for you rest in peace.
Mindy Istas / Carter
June 8, 2016
My condolences. RIP Tommy.
Annie Horne
June 8, 2016
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Lauri Malone
June 8, 2016
Tommy you are such a good friend for such a long span in my life . we meet at Sunday school at woodland west in third grade . our moms were great friends they are good memories. you have always been so easy to laugh with , cry with , just sit with . you will be so missed. Love you
Traci Hamlett
June 7, 2016
Tommy, I wish I could send you more pizzas up in Heaven! I will miss our conversations filled with laughter. You were one of the smartest people I know. You reminded us all to enjoy our families and appreciate every moment. Rest in peace my friend. Traci Hamlett
Mike Hall
June 7, 2016
Rest in peace my friend.
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