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The Korean War disrupted their lives in October 1950 when Tom was recalled by the Navy and was shipped out to join UN forces. He was assigned to the 1st Division, 5th Regiment, D Company USMC as a corpsman. He fought bravely at the Chosin Reservoir. After his return he had a long career as a mortician and ran his casket company past his 87th birthday.
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Tom is preceded by his sibling: George, Robert and Anna.
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He is survived by his adoring wife of 67 years, Shirley Jane Laws; son,Thomas J. Laws, Jr. and his wife Robbie; son, David Glen Laws and wife Janice; daughter, Rebecca Ann Laws and husband Leonardo Santarpia, grandson, Derek Laws and wife Sara; granddaughter, Vanessa Derder and husband Sami Derder, grandson, Jason Laws and wife Jacquline; granddaughter, Melody Santarpia and six great-grandchildren: Grant, Davis, Jacob, Sofia, Mina, and Jaxson.
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The family would like to thank Swaminathan Lyer, M.D. and all of the staff at The Methodist Hospital, especially those on the 8th Floor Main for all of the loving care they extended to the Pillar of our Family.
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Service will be held on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Darst Funeral Home, 796 Russell Palmer Rd, Kingwood, TX, 77339
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Visitation: A visitation was held on 2016-07-10 at Darst Funeral Home.
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