Thomas Page Obituary
Tom loved the outdoors from childhood and excelled in team and individual sports throughout his life. He was one of the first athletes inducted into the Baldwin County High School Hall of Honor. He graduated from Auburn University in 1952, and worked there as a graduate coaching assistant for football and baseball. He and his wife "Sweet" moved across the south, raising their family while Tom coached at junior colleges in Mississippi and at McNeese University before finishing his career at Sam Houston State University. He was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Honor at SHSU in 1987. After retiring from coaching Tom began and ran a general contracting business in San Antonio. Upon retirement Tom took up golf and will be a legend at the Fair Oaks courses for years to come.
Tom and Sweet enjoyed traveling and made many memorable trips to Europe, China, and throughout the United States. Tom and his children and friends fished and hunted together throughout Texas, and he was renowned for his story-telling and jokes wherever he went. In his final years of retired life, Tom and Sweet lived in the retirement community of Menger Springs, surrounded by wonderful friends and supportive staff there.
The family would like to thank the caring and professional staff at Transcend Hospice and Senior Buddies for their part in helping Tom in his final days.
A Celebration of Life will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church in Boerne Friday, May 20 at 11am.
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Diane Page Mitrisin
May 18, 2022
I always called him Uncle Tom, even though he was Dad's (Don Page) cousin. I am sorry for your loss and hope that you find peace and comfort in your loving memories of him. I have so many fun recollections of him at the Page family gatherings; always friendly, always smiling or laughing. I always enjoyed his and Ms. Sweet's company, so delightful. The Page Family reunion going on in Heaven right now just got a lot more festive! May God continue to bless and keep you all!
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Elizabeth Page Ellis and Family
May 18, 2022
We are so incredibly sad to hear of Uncle Tom´s passing. Though I only met him once, he sure was a sweet and incredible man. I picture him in heaven with my grandfather and more of our family members having a wonderful reunion. Sending love to all the family and especially Aunt Sweet.
Love, Elizabeth, Chason and Autumn
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