Thomas Matison Sillyman was born to Marvin and Ruby Sillyman on October 20, 1933 in Asher, Oklahoma. Tom graduated from high school in Pampa, TX in 1950 and graduated with a B.S. degree in Business Administration in 1956. Tom married Patsy Ann Henry on March 31, 1956 and entered the U.S. Army in October of that same year; he was stationed in Ft. Bliss, TX. Tom went on to be Office Manager for Atterberry Truck Sales in Lake Charles, LA until his retirement in 1988. Tom and Patsy enjoyed many years of retirement together traveling in their RV, boating, and enjoying their 4 grandchildren. Tom is survived by his wife Patsy, his son and daughter-in-law; Jay and Jo Sillyman, his son Matt Sillyman, his four grandchildren; Natalie Sillyman Robertson, Kristen Alyce Watkins, Claire Sillyman, and Kane Sillyman, and his 4 great-grandchildren; Rory Collier, Finn Robertson, Klein Watkins, and Presley Watkins.