Tommy Lynn Ralston, 62, of Big Spring, Texas, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Services will be held at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel at 11:00 AM on Saturday morning with Wade Cobb officiating. A visition will be held at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, December 2, 2016 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to the Sierra Animal Clinic, 3404 E. FM 700, Big Spring, Texas 79720.Tom was born on August 2, 1954 to John and Wanda Ralston of Wichita Falls, Texas, just a few short years after his sister, Janice Sons. He married Kelly Ralston on January 12, 1991. They shared a love for laughter, Texas football, and each other. They blended families in Big Spring, Texas, where he worked as a Biomed Specialist at the VA Hospital. Tom passed on his patriotism to his three sons, all of whom served in the Marine Corps. He passed on his sense of humor and strong jawline to his two daughters. Tom was widely regarded by his five children as the best dad on the planet.Tom was a kind and funny man who enjoyed running, cooking, and tinkering. He was passionate about God, his family, and music.Tom is survived by his wife, his parents, his one sister, two daughters, three sons, one step-daughter, four children-in-law, and ten grandchildren. These survivors include Sarah and Ross Norton of Twentynine Palms, California; Mindy Ralston of San Angelo, Texas; Andrew and Brianna Ralston of San Marcos, Texas; Jared and Jessie Ralston of Kyle, Texas; Seth and Kayla Ralston of San Marcos, Texas; Shelly Banks of Medina, Ohio.Tom was the favorite person of many people and his three beloved pets.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences may be made at: www.npwelch.com ,
