Homer "Tom" Lee Woody

Tom was raised in a farming lifestyle with 10 brothers and sisters where he continued to grow becoming a young man. At 18 years of age he went into the army serving the World War II efforts and was appointed sergeant. During his duty he received the purple heart of valor after being wounded defending his country. Upon receiving his honorable discharge, he began working with his brothers in window installations across the Dallas area. He soon developed skills in welding and opened his own shop making ornamental iron. In the following years he worked on welding bridges. His expertise allowed him to progress as a welding inspector with the state of Texas which required constant travel. This move took his family to Austin for 10 years before ultimately relocating back to Dallas, the home he and his family always loved. He moved to Mesquite and shortly thereafter came his brother and wife Leonard and Carrie Lee moving directly across from his and Jeans house so they could be close for all time to come. He traveled throughout Texas, providing his talent wherever needed for 25 years before retiring. Tom had never taken any sick or vacation days throughout his 25 years of service and cashed in all his unused time to allow him to retire 3 years early at 62 years of age. Although retired he was continually called back by his old boss for expertise needed that was no longer there after his departure from the state. He always went gladly to help where he could free of charge. Tom had befriended one of his co-workers named Wendell. Wendell was a young man with a family of 4 and had looked up to him for guidance and direction not only in his work but also his personal life. He took Wendell under his wing and reshaped his values and morals as associated with his family, creating a family life that Wendell never had understood previously. He was forever grateful and beholding to Tom for years to come and looked to him as a go to person whenever he was in doubt.

Tom had many hobbies around the house growing his garden, maintaining his cars and trucks and all other needs around the house. He was a self-taught man in all that he did and never wanted any service people to the house unless he had no choice.

Tom had a family of 5 including his dedicated wife, Jean of 65 years, 2 sons Steve and Phillip, and his daughter Debbie always helping and supporting where he could. He was a man of fortitude, integrity, honesty and compassion to all those he loved including all his beloved dogs. After losing his wife he moved in with Phillip to start his new journey and soon was ready to continue enjoying life once again with his beloved Labrador, Maggie. He, Phillip and Maggie developed a loving daily routine together and was as happy as he could be expressing constantly his gratitude to Phillip for his love and support. We visited Leonard every week and helped take care of him maintaining his house repairs and yard maintenance as he became unable to. .

In previous years Tom, Leonard and Steve purchased acreage in Royse City, planning to move there after retirement. They cleared the land and made improvements, ultimately making it a show place. Tom and Leonard decided to change their minds about moving once they realized how much work would be involved to live there as they were not young farm boys any longer.

Tom is survived by his 2 sons with 5 grand children and 10 great grand children.

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