of Texarkana, TX
September 7, 1926 - January 1, 2021
Thomas H. Dew, 94 of Texarkana, went to be with our Lord on Friday, January 1, 2021. Tom was born September 7, 1926, in Griffithville, Arkansas to Thomas and Ruby Dew.
He is survived by his sister, Sammie Dew Reynolds, his two sons, Tommy (Carol) Dew and Stephen (Susan) Dew and two daughters, Linda Singer and Janie (James) McGowan. Stepsons, Randy (Betty) Goodwin, Bobby (Sylvia) Goodwin, and Phil (Sandy) Goodwin, 6 grandchildren, and 6 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 48 years, Frances Goodwin Dew, his step-son Mark Goodwin, step-grandson Ryan Goodwin, his sisters Leontine Dew Holloway, Rachel Dew Calhoun, Laura Dew Cooley, Helen (Taffy) Dew Peel, Shirley Dew Kendall and brother Howard Bruce Dew.
Tom joined the CCC work relief program of the Great Depression and served in the US Navy on the USS Goshen during WWII. Tom was a devoted employee of Arkansas Power and Light Company for 45 years. He retired as superintendent of the Baseline District.
Graveside services will be held 10am, January 11, 2021, at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 W Maryland Ave. All attendees must wear their own mask.
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10 Condolence(s)
Tommy Dew
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
It really broke my heart to not be at my Dad's funeral. Saturday night I suffered with a painful gall bladder which will be scheduled for removal ASAP. Loved my Daddy who was always there for us. A man devoted to his family and his work. Also was very capable of any kind of carpentry, mechanical or electronics. Will the Dew circle be unbroken and may we all meet in HEAVEN.
Zachary Lawrence
Sunday, January 10, 2021
You were the best man I ever knew and were always there for me when I needed help. I will miss you for as long as I live.
Cathy and Mark Baker
Saturday, January 9, 2021
Uncle Thomas was an amazing and kind man. I’m so glad that we got to know him as adults and shared so many fun and cherished time with him and Aunt Frances.
The respect that he gave my dad during the “roast†of the in-laws at one of our Dew Family Reunions is etched in my mind forever! And the respect and love he showed the Cooley family as my dad passed away in 1988 made me love him even more.
Rest easy, Uncle Thomas. I hope that there is a Dew Family Reunion in Heaven that we will all be able to attend one day.
Love to all my Aunt Sammie, and all my “Dew Cousinsâ€. 💜💜
James McGowan
Saturday, January 9, 2021
Thank you Sir, for accepting me in and always being supportive. Wish I had done more for you. You set a great example...
Sandra Enoch
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Mr. Dew, I never had the pleasure of meeting you on this earth. But I know you were a very fine man, based on your amazing daughter, my friend Janie Dew McGowan. It takes a special man to father special people. Blessings on your family.
Linda Singer
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Thank you for being a wonderful human being. I was blessed to have you as a moral model and daddy. You are one of the good guys who rides into view and saves the day. I carry the Dew name with pride. I too, like Janie, will love you and be grateful to you for all eternity.
Janie McGowan
Thursday, January 7, 2021
You have always been my hero, Daddy Dew. I will love you for eternity. I am so thankful that you were my Dad.
Joe Thomason
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Mr Dew was a good man and had a fine family. Praying for his family ðŸ™. Joe Thomason
Heather and Lance North
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Grandaddy Dew was the best of the best! What a blessing you have been to everyone that you have come across in your long and blessed life. I had the honor of making you a grandaddy and am blessed by the memories we have made together. You will be greatly missed but I am so thankful that you have made it to your eternal home in Heaven with your family and friends but most of all, with your beautiful wife and my Granny. We will see you all again one day and what a party that will be!!
Tom & Shirley Holloway
Thursday, January 7, 2021
We have fond memories of Uncle Thomas that he shared as he talked about his time in Jasmine and duck hunting with my father, "Happy." We will miss him!
Love & prayers,
Tommy & Shirley