Well respected cowboy, Thomas Gene Eddings, enters his final resting place June 28

Tommy graduated from Lemoore High School in 1963.  He was a long time Rodeo participant.  He won Bronc Riding at Cow Palace in 1964 and State Saddle Champ in 1970. He was a long-time pick-up man.  He worked at Cal King prior to working for Jack Stone as a cattle ranch foreman since 1987.

He owned and ran a 10-acre ranch for over 20 years while working for the Stones. The family would like to thank Diana Lavin for all of her help.

Tommy was preceded in death by his father Ed “Doc” Eddings. He is survived by his wife Angie Eddings, his mother Denver Eddings, his son Shawn (Kirk Carter) Eddings, his ex-wife Rainy Waters, his step-children: Torey Garcia, Amber (Norbert) Alves, grandchildren: Jordan Alves, Molly Alves as well as numerous other family members and friends dear to his heart.

A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, August 5 at 10:00 A.M. at the Taylor Family Cemetery, 20400 W. Glendale Ave. in Lemoore. Arrangements are under the direction of Phipps-Dale Funeral Chapel in Lemoore. Go to the website www.phippsdale.com for directions and info. Friends who wish can make donations in Tommy’s memory to the Island 4-H Club, 8363 21st Ave., Lemoore, CA 93245.