Thomas Edward Dingman, affectionately known by many as ‘Tom” passed away on August 3, 2026.

Tom was born on December 15, 1937, in Paris, Texas to Archie Edward and Florence Dingman. Tom and his parents moved to Fort Worth, Texas when he was an infant and settled in the Lake Worth area. He grew up working alongside his father in their family business, the Dingman Propane Company.

Tom attended Trimble Tech Highschool. At the age of 18, he met and married the love of his life, Lenora Temple. They married on April 6, 1956, a love that lasted 70 years.

Soon after marriage, Tom joined the Army serving as Staff Sargent and Tank Commander during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Following his military service, Tom and Lenora settled back in Fort Worth, Texas.

Tom briefly worked in the insurance business with his brothers-in-law, Bill, Gene and Lonnie Temple. Before long, however, he discovered that his true passion was in the automobile industry where he built his career and remained until his retirement.

Tom and Lenora raised three children and were blessed with seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. To his grandchildren and great- grandchildren, he was lovingly known as “Papaw” and “Papa”-names and roles that brought him tremendous pride and joy.

Tom never met a stranger. He could strike up a conversation with anyone and had a gift for telling stories that brought laughter to those around him. In these last years, many of those stories centered around what mattered the most to him: his family. He especially loved spending time with his great-grandchildren watching them explore the little things in life.

Tom enjoyed many hobbies throughout his life, including hunting, fishing, camping and dirt track racing with family and friends. Some of his fondest memories were made during weekends on the lake- camping and water skiing or hunting during dove season with his family and friends.

After retirement, Tom developed a passion for lawn care, not just his own. If a neighbor’s yard needed attention, Tom was known to venture over to mow the lawn himself. He took great pride in helping others.

Tom leaves us with memories of kindness, storytelling, generosity, and above all, a deep love for his family and friends that will be cherished for generations.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Archie Edward and Florence Dingman; brother, Archie Lee Dingman and daughter, Terry Lenora Dingman.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Lenora Dingman; his three children, Tommy Dingman (Karla), Sheila Dingman Schaffer (Tony), and Michael Dingman (Kimberly). Seven grandchildren: Lacey Dingman (Danny Zincke), Kara Ruiz (Michael), Curtis Schaffer (Elizabeth), Jacob Schaffer (Courtney), Zachary Schaffer, Tate Schaffer, and Whitney Dingman-Welin ( Braden). Five great grandchildren: Karlee Zincke, Levi Dingman, Brooklyn Ruiz, Wrenlee Welin, and Carter Schaffer. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Tom’s memory to Texans on Mission, Lake Worth Baptist Church, Wounded Warrior Project or charity of your choice.