Thomas Leroy Salmon, 90. passed away on December 23rd, 2021 . Tom was longtime resident and business owner in West Palm Beach, Florida prior to his retirement and settling in Sebastian, Florida.

Tom was born September 13th, 1931, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Tom was the first born of John and Leota Salmon. Tom was preceded in death by his sister Nancy Ehrlich and brother Robert Gene Salmon.

Tom, his father and brother were pioneers in underground utilities. Working together for Phillips Petroleum in the mid 40's from Oklahoma City to South Florida. Tom was a welder by trade and became a prominent business owner in West Palm Beach for some 60 years till his retirement.

Tom, was an avid fisherman. Enjoying the blue skies of Sebastian, Florida. Tom, his wife, sons, daughters, and grandsons boated, fished, crabbed and clamed.

Tom is survived by his wife, Leanora D. Munger Salmon of 61 years. They have 2 sons, Russell T. Salmon, married to Kimberly Salmon and the proud grandfather of John Thomas Salmon, married to Erica Burney Salmon.

Tom's second son, Scott D. Salmon

In Tom's early years he was married to Beverly Lane and had 2 daughters. Linda J. Salmon Matute, and his eldest grandson Josh Adam Matute. Tom second daughter: Nita Rae Salmon.

In memory of a life well lived, a dedication from his daughter Nita:

My Daddy fell asleep today under the mighty oak tree of his dreams.
With the branches reaching high in the heavens, I held his hand and heard his voice to the silent lullaby.
The gentle song of the rustling leaves, "swing low sweet chariot, coming for to carry me home."
He whispered quietly as his journey unfolds his vision of going home.

"I looked to the clouds and what did I see? A band of angles were coming to my tree.
Come home, come home the angles called, this is your time Tom, this is meant to be."
"I looked to the heaven and what did I see? The pearly gates were opening for me.
I saw my ma and I saw his pa, saw my brother and saw my sister too.
They all were waving sweetly, come home Tom, come home."
"I saw the brilliant light, Lord Father I saw there, his hand is on my shoulder
welcoming, encouraging, guiding me home. .
Come home Tom, come home son, come home."
"I looked back to earth and what did I see? My family there was grieving, grieving just for me.
My wife in tears, my son, his bride, my grandson and daughter I see.
A life so full, God's gift to me. What greater gift could a man ever need.
Family don't you grieve.
My daughter at my side to lead me on my way, hand in hand I hear her voice as she bows her head to pray.
"Our Father who art in Heaven", we give this man today. To walk with you in the garden forever and a day."
Don't grieve my loved ones, you must rejoice Jesus is calling me home, ye who are weary come home.
I am home with my Lord Jesus, I am home.
God bless and keep you in his care till we meet again someday, someday we'll be together, a banquet in the sky.

I am home.