Tom was born in Miami and moved to Hollywood in 1964, where he spent the remainder of his 77 years. He is survived by Margaret, his wife of 56 years; his three daughters, Linda, Brenda, and Sandy; son-in-law, Andy; his four grandsons, Brian (wife Jessica), Matthew (wife Jessica), Scott, and Danny; his two sisters, Martha Peterson and Juanita Hoskins and many nephews and nieces.
He loved racing, camping and fishing, and coached football and baseball at Driftwood Optimist for many years. He touched many lives and was loved by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.