Thomas Harold Wilson, 78, of Nederland, died Wednesday, July 23, 2014. He was born on October 15, 1935, in Shelbyville, to Mozelle Askew Wilson and Reese Wilson, and had been a longtime resident of the area. Thomas retired from Texaco after forty-three years of service.

He was a master watch repairman and Jeweler. Thomas loved fishing, gardening, and camping. He loved to play golf and made the best barbeque.

Survivors include his wife, Lois Marie Wilson of Nederland; daughters, Kristy Thompson and her husband, Robert, of Mansfield and Kimberly Thomas and her husband, Tugie, of Orange; sons, Ricky Wilson of Nederland and Kelvin Wilson and his wife, Jenny, of LaBelle; grandchildren, Katherine Ewing and her husband, Tim, of Arlington; Lauren Thompson; and Michael Thompson, both of Mansfield; Reece Thomas; Clay Thomas and his wife, Angie; and Brandi McGalin and her husband, Jason; all of Orange; Jaselyn Wilson; Aaron Wilson; Austin Wilson all of LaBelle; great-grandchildren, Corbet Vance, Gage Thomas, Zack Thomas, and Jax McGalin; brother, Aubrey Wilson of Shelbyville; sisters, Lora Ann Hutto and Iva Waller both of Shelbyville; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.

A gathering of Mr. Wilson’s family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., Friday, July 25, 2014, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 26, 2014, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 211 Hardy Avenue, Nederland, with interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Port Arthur.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Wilson’s memory to A.L.S. Association, 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 250, Calabasas Hills, California 91301, or to American Cancer Society, 755 South 11th Street, Suite 212, Beaumont, Texas 77701.