Birth date: Dec 26, 1972 Death date: Feb 26, 2026
Rest easy, Tom.
All dogs go to heaven. Our time at Elite K9 Academy was a lifetime ago, but it was one hell of an adventure and I’m grateful our paths crossed during those years. I never managed to reconnect with you after that chapter, but I’m wishing you the peace you deserve now. Goodbye, brother.
You taught me so much for one of the kindest most patient people I’ve ever met. Your love for all critters and people is what set you apart from others. I pray your legacy will live on in our Animal community here and Kilgore. We will always remember you.
Always so nice
And had the biggest heart for animals
Rest in peace
I will never forget Tom bringing his critters up to City Hall. One particular morning he brought baby skunks. We all held them. That morning we had a lesson on skunks.🦨
Will miss you Tim and will all cherish our friendship. Rhonda Smith, Gladewater Tx.
Tom was a kind hearted man whose love for animals showed daily! I met Tom through the Wildcatters TnR program and I saw first hand how dedicated he was to being able help as many animals as he could. He will be missed dearly!
~Stephanie Schwettmann
This one hurts. Tom Sawyer you were a mentor. A friend. A wise soul. An outstanding animal advocate. A world class dog trainer. An animal whisperer. A listening ear. Always a phone call or a text away. Never a stranger. I am so thankful to have known you. You even found/rescued my Pepper Ann from the streets. Rest easy pal. I’ll see you again some day ♥️
Tom was definately a man with an enormous heart!! I had worked with Tom a couple of times to hold dogs that were headed to 31 till owners were found which he always did find them and he helped me with my own sometimes. He always had a smile. I will miss Tom. 😢
Tom was there for my family time after time during his time here in Kilgore. I had the pleasure of meeting his son too which he treasured. Tom touched so many people in our community from his love for all living things. You will be missed Tom, thank you for everything.
My condolences to Tom’s family. Tom was one of my employees many years ago. Tom was above all a good parent to his son, at a time when his son needed a father the most!
