Birth date: Jan 8, 1939 Death date: Jan 22, 2024
Tom Olinger, age 85, of Tontitown passed away Monday January 22, 2024 in Fayetteville, surrounded by family. He was born January 8, 1939 in Baron, Oklahoma to Hershel and Martha Boling Olinger. He is a member of First Southern Bap Read Obituary
So sorry to hear of Tom"s passing, Prayers for you all, He will be greatly missed. Sending Hugs and Love Sheila Irene and Ray Bob Daniels
Dear Judy, family and friends of Tom,
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans, we offer our sincere condolences at Tom´s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are always saddened whenever a fellow "Bubblehead" departs on Eternal Patrol. He served with honor in the U.S. Submarine Force.
To our "Brother-of-the-Phin" we say, "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. Fair Winds and Following Seas." Thank you for your service to our country.
Judy and family... "may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you." 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (ESV).
Jim Sandman, FTC(SS) Ret,
National Chaplain, USSVI.
www.jimsandman.com
I met Tom about 20 years ago when Doc Wilson invited him to go fishing with us to Canada. He had just retired from the paper mill . We became good friends right away and went on many trips to fish for walleye, lake trout and pike in Canada. We also took many trips with Carl Longmire to Mexico bass fishing. I really liked hearing the many interesting stories he told about his time in the Navy. Tom would help in any way he could. On one trip to Mexico, I had a medical episode which I needed emercency surgery. Thank goodness Tom had the awareness to get us back into the US for my surgery. Tom was very resourceful and had the best attitude through all of our adventures and our misadventures, too.
Fishing Buddy Always, Steve
