Thomas Gayle Mabray

Tom graduated from Texas A&M with a BS Degree in Industrial Engineering, where he served as a member of The Ross Volunteers and as a Senior Class Officer for his class of 1952. After receiving his commission from A&M, Tom was ordered to Korea and served as a platoon leader in the 40th and 25th Infantry Divisions until his honorable discharge as a 1st Lieutenant.

Upon his return to Texas, Tom entered the commercial real estate business in Houston, specializing in Industrial Real Estate. He was installed as chairman of the 8,000 member-Houston Association of Realtors in 1978. He also was elected chapter president, and received multi-year appointments to the national board of directors & executive committee of the 3,000-member Society of Industrial & Office Realtors.

Tom enjoyed scuba diving, but his real passion was flying; and he held multi-engine and instrument ratings. He loved the outdoors, being on the water, and steaks on the grill.

Tom is survived by his sons - Mark, Mel and Matt, daughter - Dawn, brothers - Don and Gary Mabray, daughters-in-law - Elaine and Jennifer, and sister-in-law - Barbara. His grandchildren include Jackson, Daniel, Grace, and Korina Mabray.

A celebration of Thomas' life will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Kingsland Baptist Church, 20555 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, TX.

Private interment for the family will be at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr.

In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be directed to The Salvation Army, 1500 Austin St., Houston, TX 77002.