Tommie Wayne Frost Devine

Tom was preceded in death by mother Lena Frances Adams Frost Devine, father William James Devine, biological father Tommie Wayne Frost, and grandchildren Elliott Muscarello and Jane Muscarello.

Left to cherish Tom’s memory are his wife of 39 years, Sharon Ann Day Thomas Devine, sons Robert Harold Thomas (Rob), and ex-wife, Kathy Lynn Miracle Thomas, Christopher Marlin Thomas, and wife, Cynthia Marie McLendon Thomas, William Stephen Devine (Billy), and wife, Haibiba Bent Bellal Peterson, daughters Bonnie Michelle Devine Crowder and husband Philip Judson Beall Crowder, Pamela Jane Devine Muscarello and husband Chris Elliott Muscarello, and Susannah Leigh Devine Davis Chandler and husband Jason Allen Chandler. He also leaves behind grandchildren Robert Harold Thomas (Bobby), and wife Eva Ramirez Thomas, Ashley Nicole Thomas, Aaron Nicholas Thomas, Emily Autumn Muscarello, Logan Austin Davis, Hunter Ray Chandler, Mark Thomas Muscarello, Kathrine Frances Devine Crowder (Kate), and John Hunter Texas Crowder and also great-grandchildren Jazzabelle Renee Garcia (Jazzy), Brandon Allen Thomas, and Matthew Thomas.

In his formative years, Tom was an Eagle Scout, jazz musician, and bridge and pool player. He proudly served in the Air Force Air National Guard and was honorably discharged in 1965. Tom had four children with his first wife, Mary Frances Przeklasa Devine, before marrying Sharon Ann Day Thomas Devine and taking her two sons, Robert and Chris, as his own. He enjoyed a 50-year career as a mechanical and electrical engineer in the oil and gas sector to support his family.

Tom was an avid bowler, serving for a time as president of the Houston Bowling Association. He was an active member in the early days of the fledgling Tarkington Volunteer Fire Department. Tom supported his hometown Houston sports, cheering on the Rockets, Oilers and later Texans, and of course the ‘Stros. A true Texan, he barbequed, including his famous brisket, grilled, and cooked, hosting large family events with Sharon for all major holidays and Sunday brunches. He enjoyed playing card games, video games, and board games of all kinds, to teach his children and grandchildren “lessons.”

Tom was a very sweet man who lived his life for the support and development of his family. He always knew what he wanted and made it happen. His family will never forget (or stop practicing) his dogged determination.

Visitation will be held Sunday, December 13 from 4:00PM -7:00PM in the stateroom of Forest Park East Funeral Home located at 21620 Gulf Freeway Webster, Texas. A Celebration of Tom’s life will be held Monday, December 14 at 10:00AM at Forest Park East Funeral Home. Immediately following he will be laid to rest at Forest Park East Cemetery.