Tommy Ray Whitwell

Tommy Ray Whitwell, 79, of Pearsall, went to Heaven on Friday, January 8, 2021, in Lytle, Texas.

Tommy was born in Pearsall on October 27, 1941, to parents Clyde Charles and Dorothy Elizabeth (Zinsmeyer) Whitwell. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Lorraine T. Whitwell, his parents Clyde and Dorothy; and two brothers, Robert Whitwell and Walter Whitwell.

Tommy is survived by his children, Jacob and his wife Adriana of Point Comfort; and Theresa Traylor and her husband Dustin of Devine; three grandchildren; Carla Whitwell, Derek Traylor, and Tucker Traylor; brother Billy Whitwell and his wife Elizabeth of Uvalde, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Tommy proudly served in the United States Army. He was a longtime member of the Lions Club, serving as their President in 1983-1984; a dedicated Director for the Relay for Life Program, and selflessly gave back to the community he loved so much.

Visitation will be on Monday, January 18^th from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 19^th at 10:00 AM in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Interment with military honors will follow in the Pearsall Cemetery. Pallbearers will include Dustin Traylor, Derek Traylor, Steven Whitwell, and Wesley Whitwell.

Due to the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 Pandemic, masks or face coverings will be required and social distancing will be observed and followed. Please limit your physical contact to members of your immediate family only. For those that are uncomfortable about gathering in a confined environment, please feel free to join us at the cemetery at 11:00 AM for the interment.

For those wishing to honor his life through memorials, the family has suggested they be made to the Texas Lions Camp, Kerrville, Texas.

Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories or sign the guest book may do so at www.HurleyFuneralHome.com.

Arrangements under the direction of the Hurley Funeral Home, 608 E Trinity, Pearsall, Texas 78061.

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