Thomas Ray Luoma

January 16, 1945 - March 20, 2022

A graveside service for Thomas Ray Luoma, age 77 of Lindale, Texas, is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2022, at Grove Hill Cemetery in Dallas, Texas. Thomas passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, at his home in Lindale. He was born January 16, 1945, in Orange, Texas to the late Thomas John William and Erma Elizabeth (Stone) Luoma. Thomas has lived in Lindale for the last 2 years and was previously a longtime resident of Dallas where he retired as a residential Painter and was a member of the Painter’s Union. He enjoyed art, painting, and was an accomplished musician. Thomas also enjoyed racing sailboats, fishing, and his dogs. He was preceded in death by wife, Sara Stangle Luoma; brothers, Ronnie and Marty Luoma; sister, Eva Luoma; and son, Joseph Luoma. Thomas is survived by children, Kimberly Benson and husband, Tommy of Lindale and Michael Watson of Houston; children’s mother, Jo Dean Bowland of Martins Mill; grandchildren, Shandelle Clifford, Jeremiah Bessette, Clint Toth, and numerous other grandchildren, great grandchildren, and other loving family members and friends.