Thomas S. Rawson, 71, of Sherman, Texas, passed away on July 17, 2025, following a brief illness.

Tom was born March 4, 1954 in Lexington, Nebraska, the son of William Rawson and Barbara Miller Rawson, both now deceased.

Tom graduated from the University of Nebraska, earning a degree in Computer Science. He moved to Dallas after graduation and worked as a programmer for several different telecommunications companies.

He returned to Nebraska briefly in 1990 and worked for the Cooper Nuclear Station. He returned to Texas in 1992 and resumed his career in telecommunications.

Tom's first marriage was to Ellen Zoofeldt. His second marriage, to Sherrie St. Cyr, produced his sons, John and Matthew, both of Sherman, TX. He is survived by his sons, his sister Suzanne D. Herrigel of Lexington, Nebraska, and his brother Richard L. Rawson of Southern California.

He was a founding member of Red River Unitarian Universalist Church in Denison, TX, and was an active volunteer with Sherman Community Players for many years. Tom was also very active in Toastmasters.

Tom requested direct cremation and no service will be held. His ashes will be spread on the family farm in Lexington, NE.

Donations in Tom's memory may be directed to Sherman Community Players.