Tommy Allen Haley, 83, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Uncle was called to his eternal resting place on January 5, 2021. He was born November 12, 1937, in Luling, Texas, to Willie Thomas and Mamie Earl Haley.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Willie Earl Haley and Harold Lee Haley.
Tom graduated from Luling High School and played running back for the State Championship Finals football team during his Freshman year. He worked for the family business, Haley’s Drive-in, but that was not Tom’s calling in life. Tom had more that he wanted to do and see. Tom attended Texas A&I University in Kingsville to study Business and played linebacker on the football team. Tom proudly served in the United States Army, and received the Outstanding Trainee Award at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Tom married his sweetheart, Geneva, in 1964. And we all know that she is the best thing that ever happened to him. Tom and Geneva provided a wonderful home to their children and were active in the community. Tom was a well-known banker in Wimberley and neighboring communities. He was the 1st President of the Wimberley Bank and spent his career using his sharp mind to help serve the people that he knew and loved. Once Tom retired, he found a passion for politics and served two terms as Mayor for the City of Wimberley. Tom had a zest for life. He had charisma and a personality that easily engaged others. Tom enjoyed staying active and could usually be found on a softball field, as both player and umpire. Tom enjoyed hunting and fishing with his closest friends. He placed a high value on loyalty and integrity; and Tom cherished his family, especially his grandchildren – Makenzie, Mitchell, Mike and Katherine.
