Thomas H. Corley peacefully passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the age of 84. Tom was born on February 20, 1933 in Normangee, TX. He put himself through college working in the oil fields and graduated from Sam Houston State University in 1954 with a degree in business.
He met his wife Barbara Roll, at a St. Patrick’s Day party and married her on November 20, 1960. They had two daughters. A resident of Houston and eventually Beaumont, Tom retired from Westinghouse after 37 years of service. He worked in the sales division and was heavily involved in the design and building phase of the South Texas Nuclear Project in Bay City, TX.
He loved everything that had to do with horses and the country lifestyle. Through the years he owned a few cattle and horses and enjoyed working on his home and property. He was a longtime member of the Tejas Vaqueros, the Salt Grass Trail Ride and the Breeders Greeters Committee with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
He was also a true believer and a beloved member of Wesley United Methodist Church. Tom was loved and will be forever missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Corley of Beaumont, TX, his daughter Kim Paredes and her husband, Juan, of Houston, TX, his daughter Sunny Rufo and her husband, Charlie, of Tulsa, OK, four grandchildren, one great grandchild, a niece and his little dog, Gracie.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, August 19th at 2 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, 3810 N. Major Dr., Beaumont, TX. Graveside service immediately following at the China Cemetery, China, TX. A gathering of family and friends will be on Friday, August 18th , 5 to 8 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, 1155 N. 11th St., Beaumont, TX.
Friends who wish may direct memorial contributions to Boy’s Haven, P.O. Box 5815
Beaumont, TX 77726.