Tommie grew up in the Dallas area, after high school he went on to study accounting and earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. After proudly serving in the United States Air Force he began his career in accounting at International Harvester and eventually ended up retiring as an auditor for the Office of Texas State Chemist.
He was a member of McDermott Road Church of Christ, he loved spending time with family, he enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Aggies, and coaching youth sports. Tommie will forever be remembered for caring for those around him, his laugh and sense of humor, his hugs.
Tommie is preceded in death by both his parents, Carl and Della Shrode; and all his siblings Pete Shrode, Lillian Morris, Delverne Johnson, Clara Shaimes, and Ernestine Kennedy.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sallee of Frisco, Texas; daughter, Vicki Selman (Russell) of Frisco, Texas and son Tim Shrode (Lori) of Madison, Alabama; grandsons Austin of Frisco, TX and Riley of Madison, Alabama; granddaughters, Alli of Frisco and Maddie of Madison, Alabama.
Interment will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 12pm at Ridgeview West Memorial Park, 7800 Sanctuary Drive, Frisco Texas 75033.
In lieu of flowers please consider donations to either
National Breast Cancer Foundation, https://fundraise.nbcf.org/TommieShrode
Baby Rescue Home at Neema Village Tanzania, PO Box 21553, Waco Texas 76702. Please add notation with his name to donation.
The staff at Stonebriar Funeral Home and Cremation Services encourages family and friends to express their fond memories, expressions of sympathy and additional condolences to the family by visiting the obituary page for Tommie Strode at www.StonebriarFH.com.
In addition, If you or someone you know wish to send a floral condolence to the Shrode family in honor of the late Tommie, you may choose to do so by calling In Bloom Flowers and Gifts (972) – 256- 6637.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stonebriarfh.com for the Shrode family.
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