Thomas Vinson Felkins Sr., 85, left this earthly home on October 13, 2023. He was born on September 19, 1938 in Lolita, Texas to Milton and Minnie Felkins. Tommy was raised in Arlington and attended Arlington High school. He married Barbara Ann in 1957 and they had 17 wonderful years together and raised four beautiful children. In 1981 Tommy moved to Millsap, Texas where he made his home for over 40 years; he was a Master Machinist at LTV/ Lockheed Martin from 1962 until his retirement in 2001. In his spare time Tommy enjoyed taking trips to the coast to go fishing and hunting; building and restoring boats, dune buggies and race cars. In his youth he drove his brother in-law Frankie Miller to the Louisiana Hay Ride, to sing and meet Elvis Presley.
Tommy is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Ann; parents; two brothers and two sisters.
Left to cherish his memory are his 4 children, Lisa Hulsey, Tammy Davis, Thomas Felkins Jr., Carey Felkins; 12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; brother, J.W. Felkins and wife Judy; along with numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and many loved friends. Tommy will be dearly missed he was a loving, caring and larger than life man who touched the lives of all who knew him.
Dad, we will miss you and your love along with your support and guidance. We will find comfort in knowing you are finally at peace.
A visitation for Thomas will be held Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Moore Funeral Home, 1219 North Davis Drive, Arlington, TX 76012. A graveside service will occur Monday, October 23, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Moore Memorial Gardens, 1219 North Davis Drive, Arlington, TX 76012.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.moore-funeralhome.com for the Felkins family.
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