of Chelsea, age 53, died Friday, July 1, 2022, at his home. He was born May 7, 1969, in McKinney, TX, the son of Carl Newton & Linda Sue (Price) Watson.
Tom started as a welder in Texas. He drove HiLo as a material handler and worked as Chief Union Steward at Ventra in Fowlerville. Tom was quiet and very creative, he loved making something out of nothing. He enjoyed making beautiful “Wooley Pig” pens out of scrap Fordite. He was smart, with a good sense of humor, and he genuinely cared about people.
Tommy is survived by his wife, Robyn “Susie” Marie Hargenrater; a daughter, Stephanie Squires Hargenrater of Chelsea; a son, Robert “Tyler” Hargenrater of Jackson; his mother, Linda Sue Cullor of Ft. Worth, Texas; his brother, Tim (Christi), of TX; his nephew, Timothy (Karen); his niece, Randa; and Uncle Matt (Lisa) and Uncle James. Tom loved his dogs, Dixie and Big Foot; and his cats, Oliver & Lemmie. He was preceded in death by his dad, Bob Cullor.
A memorial service will be held in Texas at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith in Action of Chelsea or Family Impact Center in Fowlerville. Arrangements were entrusted to Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea.
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