Thomas Lee Schwintz was  born in Winfield, KS on April 15, 1954 to Wanda Rowe Schwintz and Walter Schwintz. He passed away on July 15, 2016 in Waco, TX. He is preceeded in death by his parents, his oldest sister Linda Beamon and oldest brother, Gary Schwintz. He is survived by his daughter Kristel Schwintz Hale of Houston, TX, step-daughter, Crystal Smith Williams of Freeport, TX and step-son Ronnie Matson of Louisiana. He is also survived by sisters, Terry Schwintz Rerich of Waco, TX, Gina Schwintz Comeaux of Cleveland, TX, brothers, Steven Schwintz of Palestine, TX and Neal Longbotham of Brazoria, TX.

He will be set to rest in the mountains in Wyoming with his Sister, Linda.

His chains are gone, he has been set free.