Leonard Thomas "Tom" Grubbs

Leonard Thomas “Tom” Grubbs, 78, of Kountze, Texas, passed away on July 10, 2025. 

Born on May 26, 1947, Tom proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as a crew chief and door gunner. Following his military service, he became a dedicated business owner in Silsbee for over 20 years. 

Tom was known for his strength, resilience, and loyalty to those he loved. Tom was preceded in death by his father Myrt William Grubbs; his mother Rachel Bush Grubbs; his former wife, Carolyn Hawkins; his son, Trenton Grubbs; his brothers, Edward Grubbs, Joe Grubbs, and Richard Grubbs; his sister, Betty Ruth Alexander; his sister-in-law, Bonnie Grubbs; his sister-in-law, Edith Grubbs; his brother-in-law, Charlie Schwarz; his brother-in-law, Loy Alexander and his brother-in-law, Carl Shmock,. 

He is survived by his son, Brady Grubbs and wife Rachel of Lumberton, Texas; his daughter, Lesly Nolen and husband John of Buna, Texas; and two beloved grandchildren, Gavin Hooks and Jack Grubbs. 

Tom is also survived by his sisters, Polly Shmock, Bennye Plumlee, and Linda Kieffer and husband John; and his brother, John Grubbs, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends who will miss him dearly.

 A funeral service will be held on August thirtieth, two thousand twenty-five in, Rockdale, Texas at 11:00AM CST with burial to follow at I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Military honors will be rendered in recognition of his faithful service to our country.

 Tom will be remembered for his quiet strength, love for his family, and the courage with which he lived his life.