Tommie Shomette

Tommie Lynn Shomette of Lake Jackson, Texas passed peacefully on May 16, 2026 at the age of 92. He was born to Judge and Nettie Shomette on July 21, 1933 in Lockhart, Texas. He was the sixth of seven children.

Tommie learned the value of hard work at a young age. He took his first job at the age of 7 delivering newspapers. He continued to work throughout his school years until the onset of the Korean War, when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served his country for three years as an electrician aboard the USS Mispillion in the Formosa Strait.

Tommie returned to Texas in late 1954 and began a career with Humble Oil Company (Exxon) spanning 39 years until his retirement in 1993. His first assignment was to Humble’s Scott and Hopper Camp near Presidio, Texas. It was there he met his future bride, Phyllis Langen. They were married on January 11, 1957 and went on to build a family of four children, 12 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren.

Tommie was a man of quiet fortitude who led by example. He was known for his devotion to family, strong work ethic, and self sufficient nature. In his spare time he was an accomplished craftsman with a keen eye for detail. Tommie found great joy in sharing his skills with his family through countless projects, gifts, and repairs.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Phyllis Shomette; daughter, Mary Lynn Sutherland and spouse Rich; daughter, Nancy Cornelius and spouse Herff; son, Joe Shomette and spouse Susan; son, Tom Shomette and spouse Elizabeth; 12 loving grandchildren and 15 beautiful great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held May 20, 2026 at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 100 Oak Drive, Lake Jackson, Texas. Friends and family are invited for visitation at 12pm, followed by a rosary at 12:30pm and Mass at 1:00pm. Burial will follow at Restwood Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his honor to the Carriage Inn Employee Fund, c/o Carriage Inn, 130 Lake Rd., Lake Jackson, Texas 77566. The family expresses their deepest appreciation to the entire Carriage Inn staff, and especially to the compassionate ladies who cared for their “Mr. Tommie” in memory care the past 1-1/2 years. We would also like to thank Amy Flores, Carebuilders at Home, and Choice Hospice for their kind assistance.