Thomas Millard Candler Jr.

Thomas (Tom) M. Candler, Jr. of Richardson, Texas, passed away on Tuesday March 21, 2017. Tom was born on February 11, 1927 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was the son of the late Thomas M. Candler, Sr. and Mabel Leslie Candler and brother to the late Catherine Guttrey and Jack M. Candler, Sr.

Shortly after High School, Tom served in the United States Marine Corp. and after receiving an honorable discharge, returned to Birmingham where he married his sweetheart, the late Mary Sue Elledge.

At the time of his retirement in 1980 Tom was Sr. Vice President of the Sperry and Hutchinson Co. (S&H Green Stamps). During his career with the company, He and his family made many moves across the country which included Alabama, Georgia, New Jersey and Texas.

Tom enjoyed playing golf, tennis and bowling. He enjoyed watching golf and baseball and was an avid reader and music lover, though the loves of his life were his wife Sue and eating three meals a day. Tom and Sue also enjoyed travelling and were able to see much of the United States and the world.

Tom is survived by his four children; Cathy Jo Candler, Ellen Candler Woehr, Thomas Kenton Candler, Sr. (Amy), and Leslie Candler. Four grandchildren; Gene Woehr (Stephanie), Jennifer Wolford (Clay), Tim Woehr (fiancé Yolanda Lopez) and Tom Candler (Michele). Nine great grandchildren; Hannah Woehr, Timothy Woehr, Bryson Wolford, Marisa Woehr, Anna Katherine Candler, Jaxon Wolford, Dylan Woehr, Ryan Candler, and Amy Woehr, as well as many extended family members.

Though Tom had suffered with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, his passing came quickly and without any discomfort. The family is Blessed in the knowledge that he did not suffer and that he is now back with his loving wife.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to Sue’s favorite charity,

The March of Dimes.

Arrangements under the direction of Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano, TX.