Thomas Lee Brockington

February 24, 1944 - July 15, 2020

Thomas Lee Brockington was born in Taylor, Texas to Tommie Brockington and Gladys Mae Johnson. He received his primary education at O.L. Price High School in Taylor, Texas. He believed in God and accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at an early age. Thomas worked for Frito Lay and Wise as a sales distributor for many years. He was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys football team. He also loved Mt. Dew soda, fishing, playing chess, cross word puzzles, and bingo. Thomas was preceded in death by his father, Tommie Brockington; his son, Timothy Gabriel Brockington; his grandchild, James Brockington; and his sister, Shirley Hill. Thomas was first married to Delores Henderson of Austin, Texas and was blessed with three children, Thomas A. Brockington, Dana D. Brockington, and Traci Jackson. He later married Debra Wilson of Killeen, Texas and was blessed with four children, Tim Brockington, Sheila Ornick, Jim Brockington, and Amber Brockington. Thomas leaves to cherish his memory: his six children: daughters - Traci Jackson (Robert), Sheila Ornick (Londell), and Amber Brockington; sons - Thomas Brockington (Carol), Dana Brockington (Jill), and Jim Brockington (Brenda); his mother, Gladys Mae Johnson; his seven siblings: brothers - Ira Lee Taylor of Killeen, Texas, and James Brockington, of Louisville, Kentucky, sisters - Donna Renae Wesley Spears of Killeen, Texas, Trena Lachelle Young of Balch Springs, Texas, Lillie Brockington, Felicia Brockington, and Patrice Brockington of Louisville, Kentucky; twelve grandchildren – Brittany Brockington-Clopton, Tiana Robertson, D’Oncee Brockington, Christophe Brockington, Chelsye Ornick, Laila Ornick, Cameron Ornick, Johnathan Brockington, Caden Keno, Amaia Serrano, Tomas Serrano, and Amerie Serrano; his six great-grandchildren – Alaya, Sydney, London, Kindall, Ari’ana, and Camryn. He also leaves a whole host of nephews, nieces and other relatives.