Thomas Wesley Langley, 80, of Kingsland died July 3, 2016

Thomas Wesley “Tom” Langley, 80, of Kingsland, Texas, passed away July 3, 2016. He was born to Albert and Anna (Mole) Langley on June 11, 1936, in Taft, Florida.

Tom proudly served the United States in the Air Force from 1954 to 1958. He graduated from Embry-Riddle University with a degree in aeronautical engineering. Tom began his career with Experiment Incorporated in Richmond, Virginia, conducting research in solid rocket fuels. He retired from Texaco having worked for Texas-New Mexico Pipeline Inc.

He will be remembered for his big hugs and smiles. He provided abundant love and guidance to his family and was a father figure to many.

Tom shared his love for camping, boating and fishing with his children. He was commonly referred to as “Dad,” “Grampy” and “Big T.”

He attended Trinity by the Sea Episcopal Church in Port Aransas as well as Epiphany Episcopal Church in Burnet.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Langley; daughter Susan Motycka and husband Frank; son, Thomas Langley II and wife Lucinda; daughter Elizabeth Collins and husband Kerwin; seven grandchildren, Rebecca, Kaitlyn, Laura, Trisha, Madison, Connor and Blake; two great-grandchildren, Henry and Lydia; brother, Donald Langley and wife Susan; sister Lynda Wilson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents and sister Anna Belle Cake.

Interment will take place at Trinity by the Sea Episcopal Church.

Memorials may be given in Tom’s name to Epiphany Episcopal Church or Trinity by the Sea.

Arrangements by Putnam Funeral Home and Crematory, 145 Texas Ave. in Kingsland, (325) 388-0008. Go to putnamcares.com to sign an online guest register.