Thomas R. Selman

Birth date: Oct 1, 1940 Death date: Oct 17, 2018

Thomas R. Selman, 78, of Dallas, Texas died on October 17, 2018 in Seagoville, Texas from complications following surgery in August. Mr. Selman was born October 1, 1940 to Ebb and Mae Selman in Athens, TexasMr. Selman graduated as Read Obituary

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Ray Burger

275w ago

Tom Selman was a true gentleman. He was my leader as I started a new program trading the handicapped in a commercial bakery. He was a truly outspoken spokesman for the disabled population. I miss him. God Bless

Karen Duncan

307w ago

Tom was my vice president at Goodwill Industries in Indianapolis. He was a caring man who provided leadership to those of us who worked with him. Tom supported me as a young woman entering the rehabilitation field. He was honest and trustworthy. He was the best supervisor I ever worked with. Thank you Tom.

Marsha Morris Davidson

350w ago

Tommy was a student teacher at Carrollton High School and I was one of his students in the Civics class. We became pen pals after he had completed the semester and although we never saw each other again I enjoyed his long letters written in such neat and precise letters . For some reason today I thought of him and searched for information on the Internet and was so sorry to learn he had passed just a short time ago. He was a positive role model for all of us in a small town and left a lasting impression on me. My condolences to all of his family and friends.

Judy Castle Scott

366w ago

Tommy had such an impact on my life from the first time I met him when I was a student at HCJC in the mid 60s.He taught us about our government and how it works and created a “desire to get involved” in each of his students. He was a mentor to so many of us and students just gravitated to him. Many of my civic values go back to those college days. I am thankful that my husband Dave and I had the opportunity to reconnect with him during the past few years. The world is a better place because of Tommy and he will be sorely missed. Tommy was and will continue to be an icon.Judy Castle Scott

David E. Robinson

367w ago

David E. Robinson
Tommy’s friend and fellow classmate :
Tommy Selman was a great personal friend and mentor. His respect for Athens, Texas and especially the Athens High School Class of 1959 was beyond amazing. Tommy was the “GLUE” that held our class together for over “59” years. What a legacy. He succeeded in a remarkable manner. Monthly class luncheons, class reunions, and Tommygrams (updates) on every classmate were assured; because Tommy was there and in-charge. Tommy made sure the flag of our great class of 1959 was always “still there”. Tommy did these things simple because he loved people and cared for his many friends. In addition, Tommy extended to everyone an open invitation to join our class functions at any time. He made sure to include everyone to be a part of our class functions. His love had no limits. Everyone that met Tommy was blessed that he passed their way. Tommy challenged us to love and respect everyone. In the days ahead he will be watching to see if the lessons he taught us are followed and respected. We must not let our great friend , classmate and mentor down. Follow his wonderful ways.

Billy Selman

367w ago

Uncle Tommy, it’s really hard to believe that my father youngest brother is no longer with us. As a kid I looked up to you and was amazed by your intelligence. Anyone that ever engaged in a conversation with you seen that too. My fondest memory of you was when you visited us in Houston back in the mid 60’s. You had a new Ford Thunderbird Convertible and you gave this young kid a ride that I never forgot.
Last year you sent me a Houston Astros pinback button that a friend of yours was making because, you knew I was a huge Astros fan. I cherish that last phone conversation we had when I called to thank you for it. May you now RIP free of pain with a new perfect body that will never be sick again. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. Love you, you will be missed .

Jane Petty Jacobs

367w ago

T. R. Selman was a dear friend for over 50 years. He was a great teacher, always helpful, generous and fun to be around!! Gary & I loved him and he was a groomsman in our wedding. We will miss this dear man, cherish our memories and grateful for the positive impact he had on our lives. God bless you T. R. Aka, “Tom Tom”.

Stephen Amos

367w ago

My sincerest condolences to Tom’s family. I got to know Tom through our mutual interest in collecting political memorabia. We had frequent FB chats and occasional phone conversations on the subject – he was certainly enthusiastic about the subject, especially when we discussed Lyndon Johnson. He had a massive collection, which included quite a number of my pins that he had traded for. I knew Tom was not well; we had discussed his need for surgery and long-term prognosis. I was surprised though, to hear of his passing. I will miss our passionate discussions on politics, and of other more personal matters that demonstrated his gentle and caring spirit. R.I.P., my friend…

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