March 17, 1935 ~ June 27, 2021
Tommy Enox, 86, of Anton, TX, was received into God's heavenly presence on Sunday, June 27, 2021.
Tommy was born on March 17, 1935 to Willie Thomas Enox and Arwilda Ludia Hodges Enox on a farm in Posey, TX. He was raised in Slaton, TX, and graduated High School in 1955. Later that year he joined the Air Force, but returned home to attend Lubbock Christian College, Draughan College, and Rawls Business College. He began a long profession of automotive repair services, working for John Richey Automotive, Melcher Chevrolet, Walden Automotive, and serving the community of Littlefield at Tommy Enox Auto Service and Enox Brake & Alignment for over 15 years. His work equally matched his servantship, treating everyone with truthful and honest assessments and repair. Whoever he came in contact with, left with a new friend and neighbor.
He married the love of his life, Odessia "Sweet" Kesey in February of 1964. He stood beside her until his death, culminating 57 years of marriage under the light of Christ. The largest of God's blessings came in January of 1965, with the birth of their only child, daughter Tammy Enox. He faithfully attended the First United Methodist Church in Anton. He read the bible every morning and enjoyed Country Gospel Music Radio and TV shows throughout his life. He loved his son-in-law, Mike Garrett, his grandsons, Dustin and wife, Kristi, and Taylon and wife, Shelby with every ounce of his being. He attended Dustin's concerts at the Cactus Theater tirelessly, and cheered on Taylon in the stands at every football game and powerlifting meet. He didn't think his life could be enriched further, until his great-grandchildren were born. He was a proud Great-Grandfather of Stevie, Julia, Lennon, & Oaklynn.
As stated in Joshua 22:5, Tommy was a great man and served the Lord with obedience and the kindest of hearts. He will forever be remembered as a Christian, a trusted friend, and a neighbor to all.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Arwilda Enox; brother, Alvis Enox; and grandmother, Annie Jewel Hodges.
He is survived by his wife, Odessia "Sweet" Enox of Anton; daughter Tammy and husband, Mike Garrett of Lubbock; grandsons, Dustin Garrett and wife, Kristi of Lubbock, and Taylon Garrett and wife, Shelby of Levelland. The light of his life, his four great-grandchildren, Stevie, Julia, Lennon and Oaklynn. He is also survived by one brother, William and wife, Mary Lou Enox of Denison, TX; sister-in-law, Doll Synatschk of Anton; his Uncle and Aunt Ralph and Louis Marie Hodges of Lubbock; numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.
Services to celebrate the life Tommy lived will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church in Anton, with Pastor Jeff Fisher officiating. lntennent will follow in Anton Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Timmy Belcher, Herman Synatschk, Dee Neill Jr., Charles Neill, Daniel Carr and Tyson Carr. Honorary pallbearers will be Max Huber, Danny Byars, Don Eugenis, Jeremy Moyers and Charlie Swan. Arrangements are under the personal care of Hillcrest Funeral Home in Littlefield, TX.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that all memorial donations be made to Anton First United Methodist Church.