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Thomas Emms Obituary
July 6, 1958 - October 25, 2022
Arlington, Texas - Thomas Alex Emms Jr., 64, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 in Arlington.
Memorial Service: 10 a.m. Saturday, October 29, at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington.
Tom was born on July 6, 1958 in Fort Worth, Texas to Thomas A. Emms Sr. and Maxine Veltman Emms. He was raised in Arlington and attended First United Methodist Church. Tom graduated from Arlington High School in 1977. He played college football and graduated from Austin College in Sherman in 1981.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Liz Robinson in 2013.
Survivors: Wife of 38 years, Lorell Watson Emms; daughter, Devanie Emms Galyen and husband, Carl; sons, Nathan K. Emms and wife, Misty, and Tristan C. Emms and wife, Kristin; grandchildren, Ayden, Brinley, Adalynn, Rhea and Benjamin Thomas; aunt, Linda Bledsoe and husband, Bob; brother-in-law, Larry Robinson; cousins, Missy Bledsoe, Alison B. Lyons and husband, John, Chip Emms and wife, Hillery, Camilla Simpson and husband, Derek and Laura Nettleton.
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Stacy Burris Kouba
November 8, 2022
Tom was a friend of mine from high school. He was an amazing kind and spirited person always ready to greet you with a big smile. I feel lucky to have known him. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage and lots of love to surround you in this time of sorrow.
Ed and Sheryl
October 27, 2022
We are so very sorry for your loss. Love you all.
Debbie Brown Rigdon
October 27, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Baylor & Kathleen Brown
October 26, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Wade Funeral Home & Crematory - Arlington4140 West Pioneer Pkwy., Arlington, TX 76013
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