Thomas Howard York

Thomas passed away June 9, 2018, in Gilmer, Texas.

He was born on October 30, 1932, in Canton, Texas to Raymond York and Bertha Lee Emerson.

Thomas grew up in Canton and married Clorene Abbott on March 1, 1954. They resided in Dallas where Thomas owned a Yamaha dealership for 17 years. He enjoyed racing motorcycles, fishing, dancing and singing. Thomas loved spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his son, Ted A. and Vickie York; daughter Cathey and Loy Tuttle; daughter Jennifer and K.J. Jones; 7 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; brother Sherman York; brother Paul York; and sister Bobbie Coleman.

Thomas is preceded by his parents, Raymond and Bertha York; wife, Clorene Abbott York; grandchildren, J.J. Atkins and Jaclyn Rena Tuttle; great-great grandchildren, twins, Gabriel and Blayne Hernandez; brother, Nathan York; brother, Butch York; and sister, Betty James.

Pallbearers are K.J. Jones, Jeremy Nolan, Dante Hernandez, Dennis Bowens, James Clifton, and Ricky Schroade.

Family will receive friends on Monday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Interment will be at Tarver Cemetery in Canton, Texas.