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Rufus Charles Tom

September 22, 1937 - January 29, 2023
Visitation
Gilbreath Funeral Home
Wednesday 2/1, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Service
Rosary at St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Wednesday 2/1, 7:00 pm
Cemetery
St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery
Thursday 2/2
Mass
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Thursday 2/2, 10:00 am

Rufus Charles Tom, 85, of Stanton, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at his residence. The family will receive friends from 4pm until 6 pm, Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Gilbreath Funeral Home. Rosary service will be held at 7pm at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10am Thursday, February 2, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with interment following at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.

Rufus was born September 22, 1937 in Midland, Texas to parents Edmund Tom and Louise Deavenport Tom. He attended Tarleton Junior College. He married Edwenna Shain January 24, 1964 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Rufus was a lifelong resident of Stanton and was a local farmer and rancher. He loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed playing cards with family and friends, hunting and fishing.

Rufus is survived by his wife Edwenna; his daughters: Raegan Cox, Charlesa (Heath) Sims, Leann (Russell) Jonas, Pam (Brad) Grable and Stacie (Michael) Palmer; his grandchildren: Seth (Kelsey) Sims, Shance (Ashtin) Sims, Pallyn Grable, Payge Grable, Macey Jonas, Mason Jonas, Marshal Jonas, Mathew Jonas, Trent Cox, Evan Cox, Justin (Darcy) Cox, Courtney (Travis) Lucas and Cade Palmer and Chase Palmer as well as his great grandchildren: Charlie Jo Sims, Parker Sims, Gracie Jonas, Jeydon Cox, Jersey Cox and Harper Lucas.

He preceded in death by his parents; a sister Leslie Jean Keisling and her husband Fate and a son-in-law Mike Cox.

Pallbearers will be Seth Sims, Shance Sims, Mason Jonas, Marshal Jonas, Mathew Jonas, Trent Cox and Evan Cox. Honorary pallbearers will be Cade Palmer, Chase Palmer, Tommy Newman, Corky Blocker, Bud Glaspie, Heath Sims, Russell Jonas, Brad Grable and Michael Palmer.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to your favorite charity.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com

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Visitation
Gilbreath Funeral Home
Wednesday 2/1, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Service
Rosary at St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Wednesday 2/1, 7:00 pm
Cemetery
St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery
Thursday 2/2
Mass
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Thursday 2/2, 10:00 am

Rufus Charles Tom, 85, of Stanton, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at his residence. The family will receive friends from 4pm until 6 pm, Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Gilbreath Funeral Home. Rosary service will be held at 7pm at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10am Thursday, February 2, 2023Continue Reading

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Mary Myrick left a message on January 30, 2023:
Praying for comfort and strength during this difficult time
Julie Keisling left a message on January 30, 2023:
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Tommy and Sheila Zant left a message on February 6, 2023:
Father God, guide family and friends with your hand of Peace, comfort in Jesus MIGHTY NAME Amen 🙏
Carla & Jimmy Love left a message on February 2, 2023:
We are sending our love & sympathy to the family. RIP Rufus. May you be rejoicing with the angels.
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LuWertha Hiett left a message on January 31, 2023:
Edwinna, Your husband was well respected in Martin County as are you. I know you and the girls will miss him. LuWertha
Conrad McKaskle and daughters left a message on January 31, 2023:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.Love,Conrad McKaskle , Mary Caddell, Anna McCabe, Shawn Cook, and Sandi Zugg families
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Fred and Barbara Bowlin left a message on January 31, 2023:
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Randy Turner left a message on January 31, 2023:
I am so sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed visiting with Rufus when he would come into the shop. One of the nicest, finest men I knew. Prayers for comfort during this time.
Mike and Debbie Mosley left a message on January 30, 2023:
Mr. Tom was a wonderful man. He will be missed. Love to Edwenna and all the family.
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Mitzi Cox Lee and family left a message on January 30, 2023:
REST IN PEACE MR TOM..THANK YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS. HEAVEN GAINED AN ANGEL
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Sid Saunders left a message on January 30, 2023:
Rufus was one of the finest men that I have been blessed to know! I can honestly say that I have never seen him without a smile! One of God’s special men!
Michele Cox Brierty, Melissa and Brian. left a message on January 30, 2023:
With deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mickey, Melissa and Brian.
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Sheila zant left a message on January 30, 2023:
Father God, Lay Your hand of comfort and peace for family in Jesus Name Amen 🙏
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With thoughts of peace and courage for you,
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Anonymous left a message on January 30, 2023:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your father was a great man.
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Anonymous left a message on January 30, 2023:
Thinking of you all! Pa was one of the kindest men Ive had the pleasure to know! I bet Dad and him are catching up in heaven. Love to you all!
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Diane Perkins left a message on January 30, 2023:
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