Thomas L. Raborn

1940 ∼ 2018

Thomas L. Raborn

Thomas "Tomboy" Raborn, 78, of Crystal Beach, Texas passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 at UTMB Hospital in Galveston.

Tom was born on January 5, 1940 to Louis Henry Raborn and Ira Mae Patterson Raborn in Thomaston, Alabama. He retired from Shell Oil after 30 plus years of employment as a gas and oil field operator. Tom enjoyed the outdoors, going crabbing, fishing, or just feeding the ducks. He also liked to travel and making trips to the casino. Tom was a loving person who will be dearly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother in law, Gene Robertson and granddaughter, Ashlyn.

Tom is survived by his sister, Iris Robertson of Silsbee, brother, Robert Raborn and his life partner, John Sweet of Houston, his sons, Brian Raborn of Crystal Beach, Brent Raborn and his wife, Shera of Nederland, Brad Raborn and his wife, Karen of Port Neches. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Mallory, Connor and Chloe.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 5 PM until 8 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home. A 10 AM funeral service will be held on Friday, October 12, 2018 at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.

In lieu flowers and plants, donations may be made to the charity of your choice in Tom's loving memory.

Condolences

Nancy &Amp; Sonny Legendre January 8, 2019
When we lived in Crystal Beach n we caught cra s we would give them to Tom to put in his traps so the would get bigger. Sonny always call Tom my boy friend. He was a very big man as well as having a big heart. God needs a party planner so he called Tom. Bless Tom'sn his family
Christy Clanton October 13, 2018
I am so sorry I will never get to hear your voice again. I love you very much. Thank you for loving me like I was your daughter and always loving me. I have so many memories with you that I will look back on for the rest of my life. I will miss you Daddy #2. ❤️
Brittney Barnard October 12, 2018
Tomboy you are missed by so many!
Vicki Jones October 12, 2018
Tboy was my world! I loved him so much and never DREAMED this would be the way we would loose him, not like this. He was so full of life, love, compassion, and understanding. He is truly missed. I'm so glad we met 4 almost 5 years ago at Crystal Beach! Our relationship turned to more than friendship as time went by and we traveled to Costa Rica right by ourselves and had an amazing time!!! Then last year we went to Jamaica and had 3 other friends along and he was hard to keep up with then! Lol! He had a blast!!! We all did! We were planning another trip this year to Aruba in March for us again because we had both been to Aruba and loved it! We were really looking forward to going back. I just hate he won't be able to make it now! Tboy never met a stranger! He loved to listen to the band's play all over Crystal Beach and dance sometimes! Today is my birthday and he was coming up to my house for a few days in the country at the first if this week...He did that often. My family all loved him very much too! But this trip want meant to be! I will miss my 3 x a day everyday phone calls from Tboy. He check on me when I was sick and in ICU 2 x already since I've moved from the beach back to the county in less than a year already. I woke up several times finding him just sitting in ICU hoisting my hand! He JUST wanted me to know he was there!!! He was my best friend, my confidant and allot more than that...you could say he had my heart in his hands! I miss him so much already... He was THE best thing that ever happened to me!!! Never will there be another, not like him. Thank you Tboy for everything. All of it!!! You treated me like a lady and I respected you too! Go rest high on that mountain now...but don't forget to look down at me every now and again! * I'll see you soon, sugar!!!
Logan Carter October 12, 2018
Brent and Family, My heartfelt condolences for you loss. You are in my prayers.
Rebecca Firth October 11, 2018
Tom and I were neighbors at his other home. We kept in touch even though I moved back to Indiana. My prayers are with your family and I know he is God's arms. God bless you all
Angie &Amp; Bubba Rasberry And The Tomball Bunch October 11, 2018
Our heartfelt prayers go out to the family of this wonderful man. We met him at the Putt Putt place on Crystal Beach last NYE weekend and just fell in love with him. We spent 3 awesome days with him that weekend and then again on Memorial Weekend. We enjoyed watching him love life and everyone around him. He was so excited to come to Tomball to spend the weekend with us on the 19th of this month. We are devastated to say the least of his passing. We didn't know him long but we feel like we've known him forever and he was a part of our big family. We are so grateful we had the opportunity to meet him and know him. I will definitely miss his weekly phone calls. Rest In Peace our sweet Mo.
Linda O. Falcon Borel October 11, 2018
Condolences to Tomboy's family. First met him while riding the school bus and he kissed me!!! As a 7th grader I was so angry! My family has laughed many times as I told the story about this sweet man. Yes, a very sweet man. Prayers go out to the family at this time. Linda and Mel Borel
Reagan And Ginger Provost October 11, 2018
Our prayers are with your family. We are so sorry for your lost.
Rickey And Jennifer Hicks October 11, 2018
We were fortunate to have known him. He really enjoyed people and loved to tell great stories. Sorry for your loss.
George &Amp; Jewels Gibson October 11, 2018
Tommy was a bright, funny, friendly, loving man. We will always remember him and how he loved to come to karaoke to hear Jewels sing. We loved to joke and laugh with him at the bar. He was trying to quit smoking cigarettes so he stopped buying them and would always ask if he could bum 2 cigarettes from me! Lol. He said that was his limit. We never imagined that such a tragic accident could take him away from us so quickly. We will miss his hugs and smiles. Tommy-Boy, we miss you dearly and love you always! Your friends, George & Jewels
Donnie And Kaye Mears October 11, 2018
Tom will truly be missed. A person that departs from the earth never really leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts, through us they will live on.
Jeff Hunt October 11, 2018
I have very fond memories of visiting Tom Boy in Crystal. Prayers sent to the family
Reggie And Larry Ford October 10, 2018
How lucky we were to have known this wonderful man. Loved the times we spent laughing and carrying on...we will miss his smile. Bless you,and thank you T Boy.
Paul &Amp; Lynda Bower October 10, 2018
Bryan,Brent ,and Brad So sorry to hear of your dad's passing he was such a funny man. He loved my dad so much and my dad loved him they made a lot of memories on Mcfaddin beach so many years ago hope we never forget!! Love Paul and Lynnie
Tom &Amp; Mary Polcyn October 10, 2018
You are such a kind and caring man who we love, you will be missed so much. It's now our turn to say we will see YOU down the line.
Bill &Amp; Diana Agnew October 10, 2018
We loved Tom and will miss him dearly. He was caring, funny, and always the life of whatever function he was at. His death has left the whole Crystal Beach community with a void that can never be filled. He was a one of a kind guy and will be missed by so many of us.
Bill Heiner October 10, 2018
Brent and family, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers as you celebrate your dad's life. May your memories of him and your times at the beach bring comfort to you. God's Blessings.
Laurie Likos October 10, 2018
Tomboy was also like a ray of sunshine when I saw him. I will miss his sweet hugs and bright smile. My condolences to his family. Your Dad was a great guy!
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Services & Events

event Visitation

location_on Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors, 5200 West Parkway Street, Groves, 77619
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schedule Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

event Funeral Service

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schedule Friday, October 12, 2018 at 10:00 AM

event Burial

location_on Oak Bluff Memorial Park, 100 Block Street, Port Neches, 77651
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schedule Friday, October 12, 2018 at 11:00 AM