Winifred Thomas Steelman

Tom was born to Willie and Pearl Steelman on June 28, 1939, in Richland, TX. He graduated from Mildred High School, in Mildred, TX in 1958.

Mr. Steelman had a 45 year career in the lumber business. He worked for Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company in: Winnsboro, TX, Alamogordo, NM, Sulphur Springs, TX, McKinney, TX, and ultimately retired as General Manager in Denton, TX. Tom worked 38 years with Foxworth-Galbraith.

Tom enjoyed spending time with family and friends and especially creating laughter. He was a member of Lake Highlands Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX. He had been a member of the Lions Club and the Rotary Club as well as the North Texas Lumberman’s Association where he twice served as President.

Mr. Steelman was preceded in death by: father, Willie H. Steelman; mother, Sonoma Pearl Farmer Steelman Griffin; brothers, Herschel Steelman, Randall Steelman, Charles Steelman, and Wayne Faulkner; sisters, Vivian Miller, Helen Bain; daughter, Suzanne Steelman; and son, Steven Steelman.

Tom is survived by: wife of 43 years, Diane Cook Steelman, of Bossier City, LA; son Brad Alan Steelman, of Plano, TX; step-son, Christopher (& Cory) Worrell, of Wade, NC; step-daughter, Janis (& Johan) Svensson, of Lakeland, TN; grandsons, Jacob Worrell, Caleb Svensson; granddaughter, Alix (& Camryn) Strickland; great-granddaughter, Andi Strickland; along with many nieces and nephews.

Memorial services are pending at this time.

We will miss him.