Tommy

Self

Tommy J Self, 80, of McCaulley, Texas was called home on December 19, 2023 at 2:20pm at Baylor Scott and White in Waco, Texas surrounded by his loved ones.  He passed peacefully and with a smile on his face.

He was born on June 30, 1943 in Callan Hospital in Rotan, Texas.  He married the love of his life, Gloria Lee Hardy on August 22, 1966 and they were blessed with 2 daughters, Judy Tidwell and Amy Mann.  Tommy was known by many names: TomCat, TJ, and Pappy.  He was a social butterfly and never met a stranger.  He attended Barber school in Abilene Texas in 1962.  He cut hair all his life either part or full time.  He worked for Lone Star Cement for 25 years and during that time he and Billy Boil also had a construction company (SeBo Construction) for 15 years, he also worked at Bitter Creek water department reading meters for 15 years.  Pappy's passion was playing the fiddle and guitar, he called it his therapy. Him and Gee loved going to their weekly jamborees.  He enjoyed spending time with friends, family and fishing.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, JP and Estelle Self, his 2 brothers James and Bobby Self. The love of his life, Gloria Lee Self and his nephew Jeffery Hardy.

He is survived by his sibling, Patrica Rains (Greg Rains) of Trent, Texas, Sister in Law Betty Self. Brother and Sister-in-law Autry and Dianna Hardy and Bother and sister-in-law Billy and Janice Boil. Two daughters Judy Tidwell of Taylor, Texas and Amy Mann of Roby, Texas as well as his son in laws Tim Tidwell, Chris Mann, and Donnie Gallagher.  He also claimed Mike and Paul Kincaid, Lee Holsey as his sons.  He has five grandchildren Tanner and Lindsey, Lee, Garrison, Charlie and Roadey. He was blessed with two great granddaughters, CJ and Eleanor Mann.  Also multiple nieces and nephews Michael, Nicholas, Payton Boil, Shawn and Stephanie Hardy. Brandon and Jennifer Rains and Todd Self.

Celebration of Life will take place Saturday December 23, 2023 at McCoy's Funeral Home at 1:00pm.  The family visitation is Friday December 22, 2023 from 6pm-8pm at the funeral home.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Tim Tidwell, Chris Soles, Chris Mann, Tanner Mann, Garrison Mann, Charlie Tidwell, Roadey Mann & Donnie Gallagher.