Tommy Sartin

It is with great heartfelt gratitude for his life that we announce the passing of Tommy Carol Sartin, or otherwise known as T. C. Tucker, and lovingly referred to by many as Papa. Tommy passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at his home in Auburn, AL. He was 87 years old.

Tommy was born in Megargel, Texas on August 9, 1937 to Henry Jackson Sartin and Bessie Bernice (Doan) Sartin. He is proceeded in death by both parents and brother Cliff Sartin.

Tommy is survived by his loving and devoted wife of almost 60 years, Teckla Ann (Ince), his sister Betty Johnson and brother Jimmy Sartin. He had two daughters Stephanie (David) Kimberly and Missy (Ray) McDonald. He had 6 grandchildren: Katie (Justin) Huval, Macey (Drew) Snyder, Matt (Haley) Kimberly, JT McDonald, Lucy McDonald and Annabel McDonald. He also had 5 great grandchildren: Lucy Kimberly, Ada Huval, Maggie Huval, Audrey Kimberly and Hudson Snyder.

Tommy was known for his infectious smile, huge heart, and ability to make anyone laugh in any situation. He loved playing golf, driving red Mustangs, singing to Roger Miller and George Jones, and telling stories about his life. He was proud of his hometown of Olney, TX. He was especially proud of his family.

Tommy’s spirit will forever live on in the hearts of his family and friends. While we will miss him tremendously, we are comforted by the knowledge that he is now made whole and is happily greeting loved ones in heaven that have gone before us. We are sure that he is currently playing football, basketball, and baseball, hopefully not boxing, and our fingers are crossed that he’s staying out of trouble. He may even be restarting his bull riding career under his alias of Waldo Cleghorn from Sneaky Falls, Idaho- don’t tell his Mama!

We love you Pop! And remember, you can’t roller skate in a buffalo herd!