Thomas Robison

Thomas Max "Tom" Robison of Fort Davis, Texas passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015, surrounded by his loving family.

Thomas Max "Tom" Robison was born May 22, 1939 in San Angelo, Texas to L. Miller Robison and Eda Schneemann Robison. He attended Ozona Elementary School and then Marfa High School which he graduated from in 1957. Afterwards he attended West Texas State University and Sul Ross State University. On November 26, 1960 Tom married Roxa Ann Medley in Marfa, Texas. Tom and Roxa made their home at the San Esteban Ranch in Presidio County where welcomed two children. He enjoyed team roping during this time and had many great times with his friends at ropings throughout the area. Tom and Roxa moved to Cody, Wyoming to operate their Big Game Outfitting business based in the Shoshone National Forrest. They returned to the Marfa/Fort Davis area in 1972 where Tom was engaged in ranching. He served on the Marfa Independent School Board for several years as well as serving on other community organizations. During this time he earned his pilot's license and enjoyed flying over West Texas. He also enjoyed team roping and playing golf. Tom's sharp wit and direct comments were well known and appreciated, for the most part.

Graveside services will be held on Sunday, November 29, 2015 on the Medley Ranch in Jeff Davis County. Serving as pallbearers will be: William "Bill" Max Robison, Roy G. Martin, Jr., Dan Schneemann, David Medley, Billy Dell Renfroe, Cleat Stephens, Ellery Aufdengarten, Curtis Evans, Hayes West, Robbie Boyer. Those serving as honorary pallbearers will be: Joe Medley, Mike Wilkins, Ritchie Reynolds, Erby Chandler, Jimmy Salcido, Red Brown, Bill Roberts, Dave Howard, Robbie White, Jim Espy, Jr. and Mike Livingston.

Tom is survived by Roxa, his wife of 55 years; his children, William "Bill" Max Robison, Elizabeth "Besa" Martin, his son-in-law, Roy G. Martin, Jr.; his granddaughters, Danielle Jewell and her husband, David Jewell, Madeline Matthews, Whitney Martin, and Delaney Martin; his siblings, Lewis M. Robison, Eda Ann Brown, and Roy O. Robison; and large extended family.

With Gratitude
Tom Robison's Family appreciates all of the love, concern and generosity shown by our family and friends.

Online condolences may be made at www.alpinememorialfuneralhome.com
Services have been entrusted to Alpine memorial Funeral Home of Alpine, Texas.

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