Albert “Tom” Coy Thomlison, 67, of North Platte, passed away Jan. 24, 2013, in Omaha.
Albert Coy Thomlison was born July 7, 1945, in North Platte, the son of Coy Vernon and Evelyn Marie (Bockus) Thomlison. He graduated from Sutherland High School with the class of 1963. Tom married Sheila Thompson on July 12, 1964, in North Platte. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. Tom worked as an electrician for the Union Pacific Railroad for 30 years before retiring in 2003. He was a member of the F.O.E., the American Legion, and the Moose Lodge, all in North Platte. Tom never met a stranger, he enjoyed talking to people and was a kid at heart. He enjoyed garage sales, eBay, motorcycles, playing cards and traveling.
Tom was preceeded in death by his son, Bob Thomlison; two grandsons, Jeff Sines and Derek Thomlison; grandparents, Harold and Gladys Bockus, and Albert M. and Lulah Belle Thomlison.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sheila, of North Platte; daughter, Annette (John) Sines, of North Platte; daughter-in-law, Lisa (Bob) McCellen; eight grandchildren, Alissa, Rachel, Dalton, Dylan, Levi, Caleb, Hailey and Blade; parents, Coy and Evelyn Thomlison, of North Platte; three brothers, Steve (Becki) Thomlison, of Gering, Mike (Kathy) Thomlison and Pat (Patty) Thomlison, all of North Platte; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other relatives, along with a host of friends.
Memorials are suggested to Miracle Bible Camp or Sutherland High School Scholarship Fund. Condolences can be made at dewittfuneral.com.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at First Baptist Church in North Platte with Pastor Tom Wiles officiating. Inurnment will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be from 1-6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, at First Baptist Church. DeWitt Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Hastings is in charge of arrangements.