Thomas (Tommy) Brent

I am so sorry for your loss. Tommy was a very kind, caring, and funloving person. I am so glad I was blessed to have been with him sharing memories and stories last October at our 60th Birthday Party for Galen Park Class of 67. He was there...looking good in his cowboy hat, jeans, and boots...making us all feel special. Growing up right around the corner from us and going to the same Galena Park schools all our lives gave us some fun memories. I know Tommy cared for his ill parents and that is a special MAN that does that...He loved his family and his friends. Tommy, you will be missed especiall at the Class of 67 Functions...but don't think we won't talk about you...you know we will.
Goodbye Friend...I'll see you in Heave one day..

To say we'll miss you will be an understatement at best. Your memories will live on forever. Allen and I will undoubtedly always cherish our fishing trip to Matagorda Bay with you. And although Allen refused to get back in your boat again after that trip, it sure made for some good laughs!
I myself will miss that Tomcat roaming the halls several times a day on his way to the dock. That "Tomcat" as i called him, was fearless,feisty,bold and strong just like a tomcat, yet as gentle and kindhearted as a true COWBOY should be. Allen will miss his coffee drinking buddy for sure and the conversations that came with it.
To Toms Family,my heart goes out to all of you for your loss of a truly GREAT man.
Love Always
Sherry And Allen Kristof

"Courage is being scared to death-and saddling up anyway" (John Wayne)
Cowboy up Cowboy-Cowboy up..........

Tom, This department will never be the same. You were our leader, our greatest supporter, but most of all you were our friend. We will miss your roping stories, war stories & your Lil Johnny jokes. No one can ever fill your boots! Thanks for all the advice and thanks for ALWAYS standing up for us. You have brought this department to a whole new level.

Love Always,
Sonia Cerda
BTU

Tom was a very special person. He was the true definition of a "gentle man"!!

My prayers go out to Tom's family.

Carol Huff

I knew Tom to be a dedicated employee who was a fair and caring man with a great sense of humor. You will be truly missed my friend, but you are in a beautiful home now. My prayers go out to the family and loved ones, that they may find peace in this time of sorrow and loss.

"Good ride cowboy, good ride."

Chick Herrin

My heart goes out to the Brent family at this time. Tommy will be missed by his many, many friends. He was such a special man and I consider myself very lucky to have known him. I will miss his great smile and the twinkle in his eyes. I will never forget him and the great times I had with him and with Debbie and all of his family.

Tom you will be missed but not forgotten.

Christian
BTU

I would like to extend my sincere sympathies to Tommy's family and friends. The GPHS Class of 1967 has lost one of its truly "good guys". Not only was Tommy a cowboy, a great dancer, and a caring father, he was our friend. He had an unforgetable laugh, a way to make each person feel special, and was there for you whether in word or deed. He will be sorely missed.

Rest in peace, my friend, until we meet again.

What are the marks of a man? For Tommy, they were: life changing experiences in the terror of Viet-Nam; the actual cowboy, strong and capable; the care of his parents, there for them in both the good and the difficult; generous with family, even giving a kidney for a sister; always welcoming to family, both those near and the whole string of cousins.

I am glad to have been a cousin and to have known Tommy from the young boy proud to be a Texan to the mature man capable of dealing with anything, even death. Janice and I find it hard to believe that he is gone. He is and will be missed by family, by friends, by us.

We pray God’s compassion and strength on all who mourn his passing.

Tom, a gentle soul with a Big Heart!! Always with a huge smile.... Tom always made me laugh even when I was having bad days. His dedication to BTU and family went far above. He will be truly missed. This really saddens my heart but he is in a better place. My prayers to the family. Know that he is in God's hands.

Phebe
BTU