Thomas Grover Andrews' Obituary
Thomas Grover Andrews, 88, of Shamrock, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 in Amarillo.
Funeral services will be Monday, January 30, 2023 at 10:00 AM in the Eleventh St. Baptist Church in Shamrock, with James Henderson officiating.
Burial will follow at 12:30 PM in Wheeler Cemetery, Wheeler, Texas.
Thomas was born August 5th, 1934 in Albuquerque, NM to William R. and Delma (Rowlan) Andrews.
Tom spent much of his life in Needles, California, where he enjoyed working with his hands. Leatherworking, puzzles and repairing bicycles were just a few of his skills. He moved to Texas later in life to be closer to his siblings. Tom was great with dates and family history. As a matter of fact, January 24, the day Tom passed away, was his Grandfather Grover Andrews’ birthday. Tom also loved spicy food, the hotter the better and pumpkin pie.
Tom could light up a room with his smile and made the most out of a life that was not easy. Tom was a wonderful brother and uncle and loved his family without reserve. His resilience and determination were an inspiration to all, and he will be dearly missed.
Tom is preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Vinnie Lue Sheppard, Ida Faye Glasgow and Shirley Lee Busche; and one brother, Donald Andrews.
Tom is survived by two sisters, Delma Wingo and Sharon Sweesy; and two brothers, Ray Andrews and Brian Andrews, and many nieces and nephews.
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