Thomas Joseph McCullough, 47, of Corpus Christi, beloved and devoted Christian, husband, son and father, passed on to his Lord after a brief illness on March 16, 2002. He was born February 12, 1955 to Joseph and Jean McCullough. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie N. McCullough; children, Patrick McCullough, Charissa McCullough, Jacqueline McCullough, Darlene McCullough, Sarah Patillo, Emily Patillo, Mary McCullough, Stephen McCullough and two grandchildren, all of Corpus Christi, TX; his parents; his sisters, Karen (John) Lancaster, Cheryl (Tommy) Davidson, Merilynn (Patrick) Rubsamen, Laureen (Michael) Pedrotti; three nieces and 10 nephews. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and served as a St. Patrick's School Board member and president. He was vice president of LMP Petroleum Inc., an Oil and Gas Exploration Co. and a highly respected "oil man."He is referred to as "the calm within the storm." He was a member of A.I.M.E., C.C.G.S., S.I.P.E.S., and T.I.P.R.O. professional organizations. He was an avid hunter/outdoorsman and excellent marksman. Thomas was a graduate of King High School, class of 1973, and a graduate of Texas A&M University College Station, class of 1977, with a degree in Nuclear Engineering. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at Seaside Funeral Home in Corpus Christi, Texas from 4:00 p.m. untill 9:00 P.M. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at Seaside Funeral Home in Corpus Christi. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with Interment to follow at Seaside Memorial Park in Corpus Christi, TX. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Patrick's Church in Corpus Christi, TX. SEASIDE FUNERAL HOME 4357 Ocean Drive Corpus Christi, TX 78412 (361) 994-3804

Published in Express-News on Mar. 19, 2002