Thomas "Tommy" Leonard Zinn, 83, a life-long resident of Irving, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022 at Baylor, Scott, and White Medical Center in Irving. Born January 28, 1939 in Irving, he was the son of the late Charles Leonard and Gladys Marie Zinn. He married Jimmie Elizabeth Raines on December 17, 1961 in Dallas, and was married to the love of his life for 62 years. He worked at Irving Counter Top for 42 years and was a member of Oak View Baptist Church. As a member of the BBC (Bad Boys Club), he met once a month for breakfast with fellow Irving High School Alumni.
Preceded in death by two daughters, Terrii Beth Morris and Beckii Lynn Narusas, he is survived by his wife Jimmie of Irving; daughter, Vickii Carter of Irving; four grandchildren, Taylor Carter and wife Kathleen, Lauren Shelley and husband Ryan, Nickolas Narusas, Christopher Thomas Narusas and wife Amy; and three great grandchildren, Dawsyn Carter, Camden Thomas Carter, Parker Shelley and a fourth great grandchild on the way, Sutton Shelley.
The family will receive friends 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Colonial Funeral Home, 606 West Airport Freeway 75062. The funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Oak View Baptist Church, 1004 South Story, Irving, TX 75060. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, 1413 East Irving Blvd.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Denton State School in honor of Tommys late brother, Jimmy Zinn. Through Volunteer Services Council for Denton State Supported Living Center (VSC for DSSLC) P. O. Box 368 Denton TX 76202-0368 or online [emailprotected]
SERVICES
Visitation
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Colonial Funeral Home
606 West Airport Freeway
Irving, TX 75062
Funeral Service
Thursday, September 29, 2022
10:00 AM
Oak View Baptist Church
1004 South Story Road
Irving, Texas 75060
Committal Service
Thursday, September 29, 2022
1:00 PM