Thomas Vernon DeFrates Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Thomas Vernon DeFrates in Bowie, Texas, who passed away on February 8, 2022, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thomas Vernon DeFrates to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward DeFrates and Edith DeFrates (Meyers); his wife Jean DeFrates; his brothers, Elmer Lee Defrates and Harry DeFrates (Phyllis); his siblings-in-law, Sonny, Ellen Burk, Buddy, Colleen Arnold and Don Allen; and his son Rick Wright.
He is survived by: his children, Tim Wright of Oisoll, TX, Scott Wright of Livingston, TX, Marty DeFrates (Julie) of Manchester, IL, Deb Treece (Terry) of Waverly, IL, Tom DeFrates Jr. (Theresa Robinson Luttrell) of Woodson, IL, Mike Collins (Deb) and Guy Collin (Shannon) of Hurst, TX; his sister Becky Allen of Colorado Springs, CO; his sister-in-law Linda DeFrates of Bowie, TX; and his close friend Mae Large of Bowie, TX. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
