Thomas Jack Brinkley

Tom was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and cherished great-grandfather. His life was marked by unwavering love for his family and a quiet strength that touched all who knew him.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Wanda Brinkley. He is also survived by his sisters, Ann Schuppenhauer and her husband Lenny, and Sherrie Wilber Rhoades and her husband Roger, all of Bradford, Pennsylvania.

Tom leaves behind his daughters, Donna Cohen and her husband John of Mabelvale, Arkansas, and Deborah Lazenby and her husband David of Houston, Texas.

He was a proud grandfather to four grandchildren: William Jeremy March, William Jason March and his wife Christina; Sarah Lazenby Matzdorff and her husband Timothy; and Mark David Lazenby and his wife Deborah.

He was blessed with nine great-grandchildren: William Grayson March, William Wyatt March, Logan Nicolas March, Jaylin Nicole March, Evelyn Grace Matzdorff, Mason Dale Matzdorff, Nolan David Matzdorff, Peyton Thomas Lazenby and Riley Richard Lazenby.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Elizabeth Brinkley; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Weldon (“Pete”) and Pearl Pippins; his sister, Pauline Hurd Watson; and his grandson, William Christopher March.

Tom will be remembered for his deep love for family, his gentle spirit, and the legacy he leaves behind.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.