Lewis Tom Mather

Lewis Tom Mather age 65, known by most friends and family as Tommy, went to be with our Heavenly Father on July 3, 2021, in his home in Tarzan TX next to his wife Carroll Mather after a very long and courageous fight against cancer. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 9, 2021 from 5:00PM-7:00PM at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.

Tommy was born in Marathon TX, to John Henry and Alda Faye Mather (Powers), he spent his childhood growing up around the ranch and rodeo scene while attending school in Marathon along his brother Johnny and Donna Kay Mather. Tommy graduated from Marathon High School and shortly after was drafted into the Army, he bravely spent time across the United States and overseas along his brothers in arms before being honorably discharged from the United States Army on May 19, 1981. Tommy came home and spent years as a rancher in Marathon TX where he had 3 kids with his first wife.

Tommy then Re-married to Carroll Ann Mather, they spent their time as ranchers and around Carroll’s 4 kids. Tommy and Carroll would eventually move to Stanton TX to spend most of their later years in the cotton industry, Tommy worked for the Tarzan Co-op for many years before taking on the position as Gin Manager, he built many strong relationships in the industry, and he was surrounded by those many great friends and family in last days.

Tommy is survived by his wife Carroll Mather, his brother Johnny Mather, and Sister Donna Kay Mather, 2 children from his first marriage, 4 kids he raised along with Carroll and 12 grandkids.
The family would like to express their gratitude towards hospital staff, friends, and the Tarzan Co-op, especially his closest friends Don and Vance McMorris, Rene Ramirez, and Mario Padilla and all Tarzan Co-op farmers.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made and www.npwelch.com