Lt. Col. Tommy G. Waugh
LONGVIEW — Lt. Col. Tommy G. Waugh left this life to be with his God on July 20, 2011.
He was born May 5, 1940, on North Franklin Street in Marshall, Texas. He graduated from Marshall High School in May 1958. He achieved a bachelor's degree from Chamanad and a master's degree from Pepperdine University.
He joined the Texas National Guard at age 14. He attended Officers Candidate School at age 19 and was given a commission as a second lieutenant in 1960. He was called to active duty in September 1961.
He served his country in numerous states and foreign countries in his 27 years of service. He earned numerous medals and citations, including The Combat Infantryman's Badge, Bronze Star, RVN Gallantry Cross with Silver Star, Army Commendation Medal and Humanitarian Service Medal.
He was preceded in death by his father, Marion Waugh; mother, Florence Walker; stepmother, Mary Opal Tims; brother, Marion Edward; brother, Ronnie Lynn; and sister, Reba Joyce.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Peggy; three children: daughter, Bonita Gamel and husband, Les, son, Tommy Waugh and wife, Lisa, and son, Richard Waugh; and brother, Eddie and wife, Betty. He also leaves four grandchildren, Ashley and Jason Fincher, Victoria Waugh and Alyssa Waugh; and four great-grandchildren, Joshua, Kimberlyn, Colby and Benjamin.
In lieu of floral tributes, the family requests you to donate to the charity of your choice.
Special thanks to C.C. Alexander and Beacon Hospice staff for their loving care.
Graveside services, with full military honors presented by the Fort Hood Honor Guard, will be 11 a.m. today, July 23, 2011, at Pope City Cemetery, with the Rev. Mike Ledbetter officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview.
A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com
Published in Longview News-Journal on July 23, 2011
LONGVIEW — Lt. Col. Tommy G. Waugh left this life to be with his God on July 20, 2011.
He was born May 5, 1940, on North Franklin Street in Marshall, Texas. He graduated from Marshall High School in May 1958. He achieved a bachelor's degree from Chamanad and a master's degree from Pepperdine University.
He joined the Texas National Guard at age 14. He attended Officers Candidate School at age 19 and was given a commission as a second lieutenant in 1960. He was called to active duty in September 1961.
He served his country in numerous states and foreign countries in his 27 years of service. He earned numerous medals and citations, including The Combat Infantryman's Badge, Bronze Star, RVN Gallantry Cross with Silver Star, Army Commendation Medal and Humanitarian Service Medal.
He was preceded in death by his father, Marion Waugh; mother, Florence Walker; stepmother, Mary Opal Tims; brother, Marion Edward; brother, Ronnie Lynn; and sister, Reba Joyce.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Peggy; three children: daughter, Bonita Gamel and husband, Les, son, Tommy Waugh and wife, Lisa, and son, Richard Waugh; and brother, Eddie and wife, Betty. He also leaves four grandchildren, Ashley and Jason Fincher, Victoria Waugh and Alyssa Waugh; and four great-grandchildren, Joshua, Kimberlyn, Colby and Benjamin.
In lieu of floral tributes, the family requests you to donate to the charity of your choice.
Special thanks to C.C. Alexander and Beacon Hospice staff for their loving care.
Graveside services, with full military honors presented by the Fort Hood Honor Guard, will be 11 a.m. today, July 23, 2011, at Pope City Cemetery, with the Rev. Mike Ledbetter officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview.
A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com
Published in Longview News-Journal on July 23, 2011
Lt. Col. Tommy G. Waugh
LONGVIEW — Lt. Col. Tommy G. Waugh left this life to be with his God on July 20, 2011.
He was born May 5, 1940, on North Franklin Street in Marshall, Texas. He graduated from Marshall High School in May 1958. He achieved a bachelor's degree from Chamanad and a master's degree from Pepperdine University.
He joined the Texas National Guard at age 14. He attended Officers Candidate School at age 19 and was given a commission as a second lieutenant in 1960. He was called to active duty in September 1961.
He served his country in numerous states and foreign countries in his 27 years of service. He earned numerous medals and citations, including The Combat Infantryman's Badge, Bronze Star, RVN Gallantry Cross with Silver Star, Army Commendation Medal and Humanitarian Service Medal.
He was preceded in death by his father, Marion Waugh; mother, Florence Walker; stepmother, Mary Opal Tims; brother, Marion Edward; brother, Ronnie Lynn; and sister, Reba Joyce.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Peggy; three children: daughter, Bonita Gamel and husband, Les, son, Tommy Waugh and wife, Lisa, and son, Richard Waugh; and brother, Eddie and wife, Betty. He also leaves four grandchildren, Ashley and Jason Fincher, Victoria Waugh and Alyssa Waugh; and four great-grandchildren, Joshua, Kimberlyn, Colby and Benjamin.
In lieu of floral tributes, the family requests you to donate to the charity of your choice.
Special thanks to C.C. Alexander and Beacon Hospice staff for their loving care.
Graveside services, with full military honors presented by the Fort Hood Honor Guard, will be 11 a.m. today, July 23, 2011, at Pope City Cemetery, with the Rev. Mike Ledbetter officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview.
A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com
Published in Longview News-Journal on July 23, 2011
LONGVIEW — Lt. Col. Tommy G. Waugh left this life to be with his God on July 20, 2011.
He was born May 5, 1940, on North Franklin Street in Marshall, Texas. He graduated from Marshall High School in May 1958. He achieved a bachelor's degree from Chamanad and a master's degree from Pepperdine University.
He joined the Texas National Guard at age 14. He attended Officers Candidate School at age 19 and was given a commission as a second lieutenant in 1960. He was called to active duty in September 1961.
He served his country in numerous states and foreign countries in his 27 years of service. He earned numerous medals and citations, including The Combat Infantryman's Badge, Bronze Star, RVN Gallantry Cross with Silver Star, Army Commendation Medal and Humanitarian Service Medal.
He was preceded in death by his father, Marion Waugh; mother, Florence Walker; stepmother, Mary Opal Tims; brother, Marion Edward; brother, Ronnie Lynn; and sister, Reba Joyce.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Peggy; three children: daughter, Bonita Gamel and husband, Les, son, Tommy Waugh and wife, Lisa, and son, Richard Waugh; and brother, Eddie and wife, Betty. He also leaves four grandchildren, Ashley and Jason Fincher, Victoria Waugh and Alyssa Waugh; and four great-grandchildren, Joshua, Kimberlyn, Colby and Benjamin.
In lieu of floral tributes, the family requests you to donate to the charity of your choice.
Special thanks to C.C. Alexander and Beacon Hospice staff for their loving care.
Graveside services, with full military honors presented by the Fort Hood Honor Guard, will be 11 a.m. today, July 23, 2011, at Pope City Cemetery, with the Rev. Mike Ledbetter officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview.
A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com
Published in Longview News-Journal on July 23, 2011
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