Thomas Franklin Walker

Thomas Franklin “Tom” Walker, 65, passed away March 1, 2021 in Arlington. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington. Memorials: Donations may be made to Sam Houston High School Alumni/Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 152742, Arlington, TX 76015. Tom was born May 18, 1955 in Fort Worth to James Albert Walker and Roberta LaVada Huxall Walker. He was a life long resident of Arlington and a lifelong resident of Arlington and 1974 graduate of Sam Houston High School. While at Sam he was involved in auto-body. Where he helped restore a 1957 Ford T-bird, that won 1st place in the state VICA competition. This lead to Tom's passion for fixing & restoration of cars. He worked for over 40 years in the manufacturing industry of pressure vessels, and was a Production Manager. There was nothing he couldn't fix. Tom had a tender heart and loved helping and teaching others. He was a devoted husband, father and grandpa. Tom was a member of the Pythian Lodge of Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, James, mother, Roberta, brother, Steven Hodges; sister's Barbara Walker Gunter, and Judy Walker Filley; In-laws Albert and Helen Critz. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Laurie Critz Walker, Randy Black and wife Stacey, Thomas Walker II and wife Amanda, daughter Shannon Cooper; brothers Greg Hodges and wife Paige, Bruce Hodges and wife Peggy, Craig Miller and wife Sonja; sister Tracey Hodges; grandchildren Garrett, Grant, Karis, Creighton, and Cortland. Wade Family Funeral Home & Crematory 817-274-9233