Tommy R. Parker

Tommy was born in Beeville, Texas on January 12, 1940 to Wylma “Bill” Parker and Thomas Earl Parker. He spent his childhood and high school years in Ganado, Texas where he was an all around athlete. Baseball was his biggest passion. At this time he also discovered his love for fishing. While growing up, Tommy Reagan especially enjoyed spending time with his family in Pawnee, Texas. He made many very special memories that he treasured.

After attending college he moved to several states before landing in Oklahoma where he met the love of his life. Tommy married Joyce Mullinax and began their adventure together.

Tommy Reagan moved to Victoria with his family in 1965 and began his 35-year career with DuPont. In his spare time if he was not fishing he enjoyed coaching baseball and softball with his kids. Tommy supported his kid’s school activities including Stingaree football and Victoriadore events. He also loved watching his grandchildren in all of their sporting events. Tommy spent many Friday nights at football games cheering on the Cuero Gobblers or other local teams. In his later years Tommy’s passion turned to exploring garage sales and estate sales for special treasures. He loved buying and selling antiques & junk and spending time visiting with other vendors. Tommy was a talented wood worker and craftsman. He took pleasure in passing these traits on to his children.

Tommy is survived by his wife Joyce Mae Parker of Victoria; four children Lynn Godfrey (Gwen) of Victoria, Kristene Pickett (Greg) of Cuero, Kimbrely Kearley of Victoria, and Kara Kotlarz (Frank) of Sugar Land; grandchildren, Nicole, Samantha, Ashley, Blake, Garrett, Jade, Logan, Kiel, Reagan, Emma, Parker, Carson, and Tanner; great-grandchild, Cameron.

His parents, and his grandson, Tyler Ragsdale preceded Tommy in death.

A visitation for family and friends will be held at Rosewood Funeral Home on Monday, January 19, 2015 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be at Parkway Church on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 beginning at 10:00 AM with Mike Hurt officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jim Hatchett, Billy Charles Hatchett, Arthur Edwards, Lacy Pogue, Barry Hoff, Jimmy Benton Edwards, Paul Edwards, Matthew Edwards, Steven Rife, Jim Pogue, and Luke Walters.

Honorary Pallbearers are Tommy’s dear friends and those who worked with him through the years at DuPont.

Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association and/or the American Cancer Society.

Words of comfort may be shared at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.