In Memory of Houston Tom Jr.

Houston (Joe) Tom Jr., age 68, of Talihina, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Houston was born April 16, 1952 in De Queen, Arkansas. He had a sense of humor and was immensely proud of his heritage.

He is survived by his daughters: Tabitha Swing and husband, John of Tannehill, OK, Amy Tom of Texas, and Erica May and husband, Robert of Corpus Christi, TX; brothers: Bob Wall and wife, Charlene of Wewoka, OK and Jeremy Tom of Talihina, OK; sisters: Sherian Fremont and husband, Charles of Lubbock, TX and Sherry Jo Tom of Talihina, OK; Seven Grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews.

Houston is preceded in death by his parents: Houston Tom Sr. and Inez Shockley; wife, Sandra Tom; daughter, Sarah Tom; two brothers; and one sister.

A viewing will be held from 1:00-200 p.m. at Grace Indian Baptist Church in Talihina, OK. The service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Raymond Johnson officiating.

Services have been entrusted to Waldrop Funeral Home of Wilburton, OK.