Tom P. Parkman

Graveside services for Tom P. Parkman, 65, of Port Aransas will be held Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Ramah Cemetery, which is in Shelby County next to the lovely country church where, as a little boy, he learned so much about the Lord from his Grandmother and Grandfather Parkman. May our loving son rest in peace.

Mr. Parkman was born October 3, 1950 in Carthage, Texas to Thomas Rex and Robbie Ann (Thompson) Parkman. He passed from this life Sunday, March 13, 2016 in Port Aransas, Texas, where he spent his last years close to the ocean he loved so much.

Mr. Parkman grew up in Victoria, Texas attended school there where baseball, fishing and journalism were his interests. Later he fought for his country as a U.S. Marine in Vietnam. He retired from Stone Container Company in Dallas, having served as Superintendent for several years.

He is survived by his parents, Rex and Robbie Parkman of Lufkin; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Sharon Parkman; uncle and aunt, Hubert and Jane Parkman; daughter, Lola Willard; and special friends, Richard and Linda Dunn.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.