John Thomas (Tommy) Medlock, age 76, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021, in San Antonio. He was born on December 8, 1945, in San Antonio, Texas. He is preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Brunita McCrory and his father, Benjamin Casey Medlock, Sr. Tom is survived by his son, Justin Michael Medlock; grandsons, Gage Thomas Medlock and Landon Bradley Medlock; sister, Mary Etta Ness (Coburn); brother, Benjamin Casey Medlock, Jr. (Barb); sister, Margaret Rose Noe and many nieces and nephews.
Tom was a graduate of Luther Burbank High School in 1963, where he ran track and participated in other activities. He enlisted in the Army National Guard where he proudly served for six years and was honorably discharged. Tom worked as a machinist at Kelly Air Force Base for several years before embarking upon a path that would follow his fathers footsteps and joined the San Antonio Fire Department in 1975. He served with distinction during a 28-year career before retiring. Tom had the honor and privilege of serving the majority of his time with the men and women of Station 28 and Station 14.
As a boy, Tom played little league baseball and enjoyed being a boy scout. As a young man and into adulthood, Tom loved sports, nature, photography, fishing and hunting and spending time with his family. He was also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. One of his most treasured activities was being a coach for Justins little league baseball team.
Tom never met a stranger and would help any and all in need. Tommy was loved by so many. He was an amazing son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. His memory will live on, and he will never be forgotten.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, on Monday, January 10, 2022, at Porter Loring North Mortuary.
FUNERAL SERVICE
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2022
10:00 AM
PORTER LORING MORTUARY NORTH
Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to TBI Warrior Foundation or St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.
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