Tom Wilkinson

Born in Farmington, New Mexico, on June 24, 1961, Tom spent his formative years in Tyler TX, New Orleans LA, Calgary Alberta, St. Louis MO, Dallas TX, Houston TX, and Anchorage AK. He attended the University of Houston, where he met the love of his life and future wife, Deborah Spillane. After graduating with a degree in Management Information Systems, Tom progressed through a series of increasingly responsible positions in the software industry, moving from Houston to Denver to Chicago.

In 2003, Tom survived a major battle with cancer. As a result of this second chance at life, he refocused and became an avid and experienced cyclist, participating in many fundraising events with Team In Training in support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. In 2006, he moved his family from Chicago to Austin and started a small business. Always keeping his family first, Tom was also able to develop his passions for designing and installing audio visual systems and participating in "century rides" with Team in Training.

Tom is predeceased by his mother, Marianne Bippen Griffin and is survived by: his loving wife of 30 years, Debbie; his devoted son Neal; his father and stepmother Tom and Joan Wilkinson of The Woodlands, TX; his brother Rick Wilkinson of Bentonville, AR and his sisters Laura Poore of Houston, TX and Karyn Choi of Dallas, TX. He is also survived by a multitude of loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

The family's special thanks go out to the staff of the ICU at University Hospital, Brackenridge, for their compassionate and loving care.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Tom’s name

to one of his favorite charities:

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

www.lls.org

Jennifer Wilks Foundation

www.jenniferwilks.org