Tommy Arhopulos

Tommy Arhopulos, 87 of Wellborn, TX passed away on January 8, 2015 surrounded by his family. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. Monday January 12, 2015, at St. Michael’s Academy Chapel, 2500 S College Ave., Bryan, Texas 77801. Services will begin at 12 p.m. immediately following the visitation. Interment will follow at College Station Cemetery.

Tommy was born in Teague, TX, to John and Katie Arhopulos. He was a graduate of Stephen F. Austin High School and a 1948 graduate of Texas A&M University.

Tommy rode cutting horses early in his career and became a Quarter Horse owner, trainer and breeder. He was a lifetime member of the AQHA and a career rancher who loved his horses.

He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Georgia Cole; and grandson, Kevin Cole.

Tommy is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Nell Crawford Arhopulos; daughters Terry Williams, Carol Arnold, and Rexanne Pilkenton; sister Nell Yperifanos; grandsons Jason and Brandon Williams, John and Chad Wolf; granddaughters Katie Buckley and Jenna Rosier; and 13 Great grandchildren.

Donations can be made in Tommy’s honor to the Hospice Brazos Valley Inpatient Facility at 1600 Joseph Dr., Bryan, TX 77802.

 

Condolences

  1. Mary Nell: Jim and I know how close you and Tommy have been through all of your years with horses, but want to remind you of how much Tommy touched the lives (and dreams) of so many in his time and work here on earth. Not only did we learn many great stories from Tommy, through the years we rode some of the best horses and bloodlines he created in his equine breeding program.

    He will always be special to us all,

    Jim & Jane Armstrong

    • This is Terry Willians the oldest daughter. Mother doesn’t use a computer but I will read your condolences to her. We appreciate all if the thoughts and prayers for our family.

  2. Mary Nell, we are so sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. We love you and appreciate the times we shared with you and Tommy. We hope Tommy finally got around to recording or writing down his stories. They need to be preserved. He was one of a kind.
    Rob & Kelly

  3. Thinking of your family at this difficult time. We pray that you feel God’s love surrounding you. Love you Rexanne and sending your sisters and Mom hugs also. Your Daddy will be missed. So sorry for your loss.

    Jesse, Karla, Mallory and Max McGilvray

  4. Tommy touched a lot of lives, and he will be missed. My wife Norma and I extend our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the family.

  5. Dear Arhopulos family,

    I am so sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. I am so glad that I visited him last Saturday in hospice. Tommy is now without pain and in a better place.

    Tommy will be missed by so many people, horsemen and friends alike. He was full of stories, much memories, and a great deal of horse sense! I do not believe he ever forgot a thing! I remember buying my gray filly, Ella Cheval, from Tommy and Mary Nell. She was a doll!

    My deepest thoughts are with the family as well as my daily prayers.

    Nancy

  6. Dear Arhopulos family,

    My deepest thoughts and daily prayers are with each of you. I am so glad that I went to visit Tommy at hospice last Saturday. He is now without pain and in a better place. Tommy will be sorely missed by his many friends and horsemen whose lives he touched. He was full of great stories, memories, and horse sense. I remember our visits when I stopped for a break in my running. I, too, remember purchasing a race bred grey filly, Ella Cheval, from Tommy and Mary Nell. She was a doll! Each of you are in my deepest thoughts and daily prayers. Nancy

  7. March 29, 2015 I just learned of Tommy’s passing and I am so devastated to learn of it. Tommy was a great friend to me and I will always have good memories of him. My heart goes out to the family…….a friend, Sam Clark

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