Thomas Lynnwood (Tommy) Clark, went to be in the loving arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on November 16, 2012 at the age of 85. Tommy was born on March 10, 1927 to Walter Easton and Mable Ann (Mayme) Clark in Sweetwater, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Ann, a daughter, Lynn and husband Davy Beicker of San Antonio. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Bryan and Lacey Beicker; brothers, John Clark, California, Edward (Eddie) Clark of Minnesota; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Florence Holt, brothers, Walter E. Clark, Jr., J. B. Clark, Medley Clark, Delbert Clark, half sister, Winnie Vickers and a baby sister, brother-in-law, Elgin Adcock, Jr. and his wife Doris Faye. Tommy quit school during World War II. He wanted to serve his country. He had brothers in the Marines, Navy and Army. He joined the Merchant Marines. He got his training at Avalon, California. After the completion of his training he shipped out on an oil tanker carrying oil and a load of P-38 airplanes bound for Pearl Harbor. The Merchant Marines was the supplier of everything needed for all branches of the American Military Services. They were the target of submarines and magnetic mines. He traveled all over the world, Vancouver Canada, the Panama Canal, Aruba, Baltimore Maryland, England, Geneva, Italy, Germany, Dakar-French West Africa, and Rotterdam Holland. After the completion of his service in the Merchant Marines he attended Harding Academy in Arkansas. While he was there he preached at various Churches of Christ part time while attending school. He came back to Texas and preached at various Churches of Christ in San Perlita, West Columbia and Victoria. He came to Seguin to be a full time preacher at the Seguin Church of Christ. He met his wife there. He decided to work at a job and preach at small Churches of Christ part time in the area. He has preached at Stockdale, Nixon, Luling, Waelder, Gonzales, Kennedy, Mathis, Schertz, Natalia and the West End Church of Christ in San Antonio. When the Korean War broke out he joined the Air Force. The Merchant Marines was not considered a part of the military while he was in the Merchant Marines. This was later changed to be a part of the military. He got his basic training at Lackland AFB. He was sent to Randolph AFB where he was assigned as a Welfare Specialist in the Chaplain Section. His duties were to assist dependants of deceased Air Force personnel with their benefits. He continued to preach part time where he was needed. He was discharged on 12-12-1955. He worked at various jobs, selling insurance and as a warehouseman for GBRA. He got a job for the Atomic Energy Commission for 4 years where he tore down the obsolete atomic bombs of the type dropped on Japan that helped to end WWII. While there he helped build and service new atomic weapons. Medina Base where this was located was closed. He went to work for the United States Post Office in Seguin where he worked for 18 years and then retired. After retirement he enjoyed trotline fishing. He was well known for his knowledge of fishing and preparing the fish. He also enjoyed gardening, growing vegetables and flowers. He enjoyed feeding the wild ducks and birds. Tommy loved people. He was always helping anyone who needed help regardless of their ethnic origin, religion and their station in life. He was a member of the Walnut Street Church of Christ. He loved the Lord and to teach everyone His word. He was a life long Democrat because he felt they were for the ordinary people and they reflected what God teaches everyone to be. God teaches us to love one another and always be ready to help those in need. Tommy was a wonderful man. He was always smiling and happy. He never met anyone he did not like. He will be missed by his family and friends. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at Tres Hewell Mortuary from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 19, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with Mr. Tony Dominguez and Mr. Alan Tullis officiating. Interment with military honors under the auspices of the American Legion H. U. Wood Post 245 will follow in San Geronimo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.