Thomas Byron Read, 93, of Silsbee died Sunday, September 7th. Born September 19, 1914 near Colmesneil, Texas in Tyler County to James Perry and Sarah Elizabeth Wigley Read, he was the last surviving child of fourteen born to their union.
A longtime resident of Silsbee, he was retired from Kirby Forest Industries, and was an avid gardener and woodworker. He was a member of First Assembly of God Church.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ella Dee Williamson Read, of Silsbee and a daughter Dena Mortimore and husband David of Austin. Also left to cherish his memory are many cousins, nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 2008 at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee, with burial to follow at Resthaven Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
