William Patrick Lomas

William (Pat) Patrick Lomas, 73, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2017 in Bryan, TX after a long battle with cancer. He was born November, 17, 1943 in Henderson, Kentucky, to Thelma Marie (Wollet) and George E. Lomas and was raised in Robert Lee, Texas.

Pat is preceded in death by his grandson Andrew Lomas, son Dr. Russell Lomas, first love Glenda Blair, and father George E. Lomas.

Pat is survived by his mother, Thelma Lomas of San Angelo, TX, brother Mike Lomas and wife Fran of San Angelo, TX, brother Bob Lomas and wife Juanita of Longview, TX, daughter-in-law Betsy Lomas of Dyersburg, TN and three daughters: Kimberly Hodge of College Station, TX, Jennifer (JP) Lomas of Houston, TX, Jamie Gressett and husband Kevin of Iola, TX and son Derek Lomas and wife Sarah of Aubrey, TX. Pat is also survived by his grandchildren: Matthew Tinkler and wife Haley, Will Lomas and wife Caitlin, Cameron Hodge and wife Cassidy, Skylar Crew, Laney Lomas, Chance Gressett, Jenna Gressett, Sloan Lomas, Paige Gressett and Blake Lomas. Great grandchildren: Ryleigh, Calvin, Carson, and Remington along with his three nieces: Lisa Lomas-Lewis, Jennifer Lomas-McDaniel, Linsey Lomas-Ebey and nephew Marcus Lomas.

Pat graduated from Robert Lee High School in 1961. Shortly after graduation he married his high school sweet heart, Glenda Blair, in Robert Lee. The newlyweds began their life together in Odessa, Texas and had two children Russell and Kim. He married Debbie Driskill in 1985 in Madisonville, TX. Shortly after marriage they moved to their second home in Katy, TX. Additionally, with the acceptance and blessing from Russell and Kim, he lovingly adopted Jennifer, Jamie and Derek, who will be forever grateful.

Immediately after high school Pat started working for El Paso Natural Gas. He was offered a job with Maxwell House in 1970 and moved his family to Spring, TX. He began his career in the oil and gas business with Hudson (J. Ray McDermott) Engineering in 1973 and retired after 35 years of service in 2009. He continued working as an Instrument Designer for Worley Parsons. Pat also had a successful cattle ranch in Midway, TX from 1978-2000. After finally retiring in July 2014 he spent the next several months with his son Russell who passed away from cancer in December of 2014. In February of 2015 after a healthy life he was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer. Pat fought hard to beat the odds of his type of cancer and even during the treatments was strong enough to travel. Pat travels included an RV trip to Oregon, trips to Vegas, NFL football game, trip to Tennessee, various trips to Louisiana and San Angelo.

Pat never met a stranger and had a great sense of humor. He was well-respected and well-liked. Pat also had a passion for playing his guitar, hog hunting, fishing, bailing hay, working on the ranch, bluegrass music, dancing, playing cards and dominoes, could fix anything, was an extremely hard worker, and loved well behaved kids. Pats smile, jokes, laugh, strong work ethic, financial advice, and spirit will be missed by all who knew him.


Additionally he was a Past Master Mason of the Spring No. 1174 Grand Lodge in Spring, TX and a life time member of the Bay Area Blue Bluegrass Association. He sponsored the Shriners, Scottish Rite, and was a supporter of the Grimes County Special Olympics.

Its not cute to be stupid, Aint this great, and Everyone laughs with you until you go to the principals office, Im slow but Im sloppy, and Dont confuse ugly & stupid were Pats favorite quotes.

A memorial service will be held on May 13th, 2017 at 11:00am at the Madisonville Funeral Home in Madisonville, TX. Pats celebration of life will be held immediately following the service at the Gressett Ranch in Iola, TX.