Thomas Wayne Heflin (Plainview)

Thomas Wayne Heflin, 85, of Plainview passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Private Family Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 4, 2020 in Plainview Memorial Park under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview.

Mr. Heflin was born on October 3, 1934 to Jerald Burnis & Ere Mae (Brown) Heflin in Pickton, TX. He married Beverly Patterson on September 3, 1966 in Childress. She preceded him in death on August 11, 2004. Mr. Heflin served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1963. Thomas loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and his two great-grand babies.  He also loved hunting, fishing, visiting family, attending Bible study, having his daily breakfast at the Nu-Griddle Cafe, keeping track of the cotton crops, and driving those country roads around the Plainview area delivering chemical to the farming community.  He loved baseball, and was a huge Texas Rangers fan.  In fact, during his High school days, Thomas was considered one of the best left handed pitchers in Plainview history.  He had aspirations of making a career in professional baseball; which there is no doubt he could have achieved.  However, an injury to his left hand the day before tryouts prevented him from chasing his dream. Mr.Heflin was a member of First Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one brother and one sister.

Thomas is survived by one son, Todd Heflin & his wife Jill of Lubbock; one brother, Louis Heflin & wife Patty of Alba, TX; two sisters, Reta Martin & husband Joe of Plainview and Kay Conder & husband Johnny of Abilene, TX; two granddaughters, Tori Cunningham & husband Tanner and Kendyl Heflin of Lubbock; one grandson, Jaxon Heflin of Lubbock and two great grandchildren, Isla Grace Cunningham and Luka James Cunningham.

The Family suggests memorial donations be made to: Community Foundation of West Texas, 6102 82nd Street, Suite #8b, Lubbock, TX 79424.  South Plains Covid-19 Response Fund  https://cfwtx.salsalabs.org/spneighbors/index.html