cing their 100 TwinJet all over the state. They sold the business in 1968. In the early 1970s, during construction on DFW airport, he relocated his family to Irving so he could supervise a crew wiring the American Airlines terminal. He returned to San Angelo in 1974 when the airport opened. For the rest of his career, Tommy enjoyed the new challenges of digital technology, and retired in 1994. After he retired, his desire to learn kept him busy. He began building computers, designing and etching his own printed circuits for his many projects, and spent time with his family. Tommy was a member of First Baptist Church for most of his life and was a quiet and humble servant of the Lord. He was also a member of Masonic Concho Lodge 1260, raised to a degree of Master Mason in 1969. Tommy is survived by his wife Mary; his children and their spouses, James (Denise) Gatlin of San Angelo; William (Belinda) Gatlin of San Angelo; grandchildren Joanna Gatlin and fiancé Alex Garcia of Round Rock; Thomas Mitchell Gatlin of San Angelo; and Kelsey Gatlin of San Angelo. Also surviving are his brother-in law Bill Spraggins of San Angelo along with nieces, nephews, a cousin, and his Siamese cat, Xena. Tommy was preceded in death by his mother and father, his step-father Tom Bennett, his sister Leigh Ann Spraggins, and numerous aunts and uncles and cousins. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 20th, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Harper Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held on Thursday, February 21th, at 2:00 PM at Fairmont Cemetery. The family would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to the staff at Park Plaza Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for their care and compassion. Tommy's favorite piece of advice is: "Don't get old." To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.harper-funeralhome.com/obituaries/Thomas-Ross-Gatlin?obId=4176630#/celebrationWall