Tommy E. Harkey Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Tommy Eugene Harkey, 89, of Lampasas, Texas died at Lily Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lampasas, Texas on August 18, 2021. He was born on December 25, 1931, in San Saba, Texas to Thomas Riley Harkey and Tennie Pearl Boultinghouse Harkey. He and Allie Mary Vernette Jones were married on September 9, 1950, in Llano, Texas. They purchased their first home together in Lampasas 70 plus years ago. Mr. Harkey was a Baptist. Mr. Harkey worked as a Highway Superintendent and was instrumental in the construction of FM 1431 from Georgetown to Lago Vista, and Highway 190 from Kempner to Lampasas. He was employed by George Anthor Construction Company out of San Saba, Mac Winters Construction Company and Allen Construction Company, both located in Johnson City, Texas. Later he served as Lampasas County Commissioner, Pct. 4, continuing to be involved with road care and construction in the County. Tommy’s favorite pastime throughout his life were farming and ranching. His hobbies were taking care of and raising cattle and cutting and baling hay. Also, he was a regular at the Country Kitchen, drinking coffee and eating lunch with his friends. He is survived by his daughters, Debbie Blakley, and husband Jerry of Izoro, Texas, Connie Hartmann of Lampasas, sister, Lou Nell Harkey of Waco, grandchildren, Randy Keith Thorp, and wife Joni of Lometa and Evan Ross Blakley, and wife Sarah of Gatesville. Mr. Harkey has five great- grandchildren, Isiah Thorp, Chloe Thorp, Randon Thorp, Maya Kriegel and Everett Blakley. Tommy’s longtime dear and devoted friend Tobe Moreland must be remembered for his care and friendship for many years. He helped Tommy with his farming and ranching and was there every day for him, making the end of his life full of good memories and time shared together. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife and one son-in-law, Rodney Hartmann. There will be a visitation at 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Heritage Funeral Home in Lampasas. The graveside service will follow immediately at Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Randy Thorp, Evan Blakley, Isiah Thorp, Tobe Moreland, Jon Freeman, and Fred Bartell. Honorary pallbearers are Scott McLean, Pat Carpenter, James Jordan, Jack Clark, Pepper Procter, Jerry Blakley, Gene Dunning, and Earl Gandy. Arrangements are entrusted to Heritage Funeral Home of Lampasas, Texas.

Tommy E. Harkey

December 25, 1931 - August 18, 2021