Roy Thomas Rawlinson
October 27, 1958 – July 27, 2017
Roy Thomas “Tommy” Rawlinson, 58, of Kountze, Texas, died at The Gardens – Altus Hospice Inpatient Pavilion in Beaumont, Texas. Tommy was born in Pasadena, Texas, to Jacqueline Hughes and Howard Eugene Rawlinson, Sr.
Tommy retired as a Master Carpenter and a ‘jack of most trades’. His hobbies included carpenter work, furniture making and generally helping others with problems large and small.
Survivors include his sisters, Ella Thomas and Becky Wilder and her husband, Allen, both of Kountze, Texas; brother, Gene Rawlinson of Fouke, Arkansas; sister-in-law, Judy Pareya of Houston, Texas; girlfriend, Lauren Smith of Kountze, Texas; seventeen nieces and nephews; numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews.
Tommy was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joe Pareya and Dwight Rawlinson; and nephew Corey Wilder.
Everyone loved our Tommy. Born the youngest of six siblings, he had a great wit and we (his siblings) spoiled him in a good way. Tommy was an incredibly talented man! If you needed something built or repaired Tommy was always “the one” to make it happen. He was quick to smile and always ‘be there’ to help his family and friends.
With a Dr. Pepper in one hand a tool in the other, he never left home without his tape measure.
Legendary stories of his younger days would fill page upon page in a book.
He will always be remembered for his kind heart and helping hand.
In memory of our Tommy… please pay forward a favor for someone in need.
A private family committal was held a Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont under the direction Broussard’s, 530 West Monroe, Kountze.
- 530 w monroe Street kountze tx 77625
Comments
Linda Anderson
I love you and miss you like crazy. My best friend you will always be. You're in my heart and soul forever. Fly high my friend, sore like an eagle. Until we meet again, and we will meet again.
Billbo Anderson
You were a good friend to me and Linda. I will never forget you. Really going to miss you Tommy.
Melissa Jones Daniels
Uncle Tommy definitely had a god given talent as a carpenter! He will REMEMBERed & greatly missed! Y'all are in my prayers, Love & hugs!!
Shera Dawson
T.R., I just wanted to say your laugh your smile and your sweet spirit was an impact on my family every since I was a little girl my mom still tells me stories of how special you were and funny memories .....you were one of my favorite uncle Tommy and I don't want to say goodbye but I want to say I'll see you later my friend fly with the angels. I know you are with our maker probably helping to build one of the finest kingdoms ever IMAGINABLE......cause God knows you were one of the finest carpenters we ever got to be blessed by ....Love you
Lora
My sincere condolences to the Rawlinson family. There are no words to say to ease your pain during this difficult time. May the fond memories of the times you shared bring you comfort and peace. Please know that God holds Tommy in his memory until the day when all those in the memorial tombs will come out to a resurrection of life here on earth as brought out in John 5:28 & 29. Until that time my thoughts are with you and your family.
Gene and Nancy Barton
We send our sincere thoughts and prayers to Tommy's family and friends. May God bless you all.
Judy
I am very saden. To hear about Tommy. He was so specia, kind and funny. My prayers are with his family and friends.
CASEY JONES
Tommy was one hell of a guy...i worked with him and built some awesome buildings...you will truly be missed my friend..i CANt believe your time is up on earth there was so much more learning i wanted to learn from you...
Matthew holcomb
Tommy you SHOWED me the true MEANIng of " heart of Gold". You will sure be missed brother, I have nothing but good memories with you fella, I will see you on THE other side t. With all my love and respect, Matthew Mark holcomb
Amy Jo Rheaume
Tommy, you were a true friend to me. Always just a phone call away & truly cared about everyone! I will miss you so very much my dear friend. Rest peacefully now you most definitely deserve it.
Lauren Smith
Tommy you were my best friend; life will be somewhat different without you here beside me! I send to you all of my love! God knows your heart is true! I feel as if our time was cut short & know there isn't a day that will pass that you wont be missed! I love you baby!
Lizanne Leger
Love and miss you my friend. Fly high with the angels. Until we meet again.
DAVID lONGLEY
tOMMY WAS A LONG TIME FRIEND i AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS WE HAD SOME GREAT MEMORIES GROWING UP. wE ALWAYS PITCHED IN WITH HIS FATHERS GARDEN AND I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH OUR TIMES
John
Tommy, we miss you buddy. We think about you everyday and hope you are in a better place.
Kara Fields
dearest t.r. tommy up above....how dear i will and have always cherished your love....your love once upon a time.....your friendship....your smile...your laugh...your humor...your wit...your talent...your wisdom...your patience...your teachings....your gentle fun loving self....your beautiful eyes and self....your a legend of a genuine hardworking kind talented cowboy soul.....i miss you t.r......tommy......my once upon a time perferct cowboy prince.....i now shall blow you a kiss towards heaven for you surely to show that you are loved and dearly missed.....xoxoxo.....kara........