Thomas Cecil Robinson passed away peacefully at home with his wife at his bedside on October 23, 2024, after a brief illness. Tom was born in Bryan’s Mill, TX on November 28,1938. The family relocated to Santa Fe, NM and Tom graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1957. After high school, Tom served his county in the US Navy aboard the USS Boxer. Following his time in the Navy, Tom began his employment with Los Alamos National Laboratory working at the Omega West Reactor and the Van de Graff facility. Tom was an RCT at TA15 at the time of his retirement. Tom was also an avid hunter, fisherman and renowned cat whisperer.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Gladine Robinson, brother, Bob Robinson and granddaughter, Rebecca Robinson Branum. He is survived by his loving wife Karen, his brother, Billy and his sister. He is also survived by his children, Richard (Sher), Brian (Tina) and Brett (Elvie), and his stepchildren, Beth (Joey) and Tyson (Brandy). He was a proud Papa Tom to 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and Uncle Tom to numerous nieces and nephews.

To honor Tom’s wishes, there will be no services. He will be cremated and returned to the family home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Paws and Claws in Tucumcari, NM.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral Home, www.muffleyfuneralhome.com, 575-762-4435.