Thomas Lendonburgh Cheshier

Thomas Lendonburgh Cheshier, 91, of Littlefield, Texas, passed away on Thursday, March 05, 2026, in Littlefield, Texas. He was born on April 16, 1934, in Yuba, Oklahoma to Bill Cheshier and Pearl Swindle.

Thomas's family was large. He was one of ten children in his home. Thomas enlisted in the military and served in the U.S. Army in Korea from December 5, 1956, to December 3, 1958. Thomas was also a member of the VFW. At thirty years old, Thomas married his beloved Jean Knight on May 1, 1964. He was an admirable father to their five children. His family was multiplied in love with the addition of thirteen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Thomas worked for the Ford Plant in San Jose, California and SPS on the systems crew. He and his family later moved to Littlefield, Texas in 1964 where he took employment as a Loom Tech at the American Cotton Growers plant. Thomas and Jean had an endearing relationship with the Lord. They were both members of the First Baptist Church in Littlefield, Texas.

Furthermore, Thomas was a man who loved life and the joys it had to offer. He enjoyed embracing adventures that came with being outdoors. Thomas liked fishing, hunting, and riding motorcycles. Music was close to his heart. He loved to whistle tunes and was a talented guitar player who could pick up nearly any stringed instrument and play it with ease. Thomas had an appreciation for old country music. He spent countless hours working with his hands, whether he was fixing something that needed repair, or tending to his garden.

Thomas was known as a handyman who could fix just about anything. Lending a helping hand was second in nature for Thomas. Thomas never met a stranger and making new friends was a natural gift of his. He was well known for his funny sense of humor and was often telling jokes. Thomas gained satisfaction by bringing a smile to others or enjoying laughter with them. There are countless memories that were made with Thomas and his family. He will forever be remembered for being a hardworking neighbor, friend, and father that left an impression on the lives he touched.

Those left to cherish his memory are his two sons, Richard Eli Bundick and wife Vickie of Slaton, Texas, and Lyndon Bundick and wife Gloria of Lubbock, Texas; three daughters, Linda Reynolds and spouse Stephen of Littlefield, Texas, Renita Minchew and spouse Lane of Pottsboro, Texas, and Melanie MacDonald and spouse Paul of Lubbock, Texas; thirteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; and two siblings, Artie Massie and Barbara Rainer of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Cheshier; his parents, Bill and Pearl Cheshier; his two sons, Don and Myles Cheshier; six brothers; one sister; and two grandsons.

Funeral services for Thomas Lendonburgh Cheshier will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Grace Chapel in Littlefield, Texas with Pastor Terry Sanders officiating. Visitation service is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 09, 2026, at Hillcrest Funeral Home in Littlefield, Texas. Interment will be in Littlefield Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Paul MacDonald, Trystan MacDonald, Lyndon Bundick, Zachary Judah, Jose Melgar, and Dane Rampy. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that you donate to your favorite charity.

Arrangements are under the personal care of Hillcrest Funeral Home in Littlefield, Texas.