Tom Lucenay

Tom Lucenay December 1, 1950 - January 23, 2015 Tom Lucenay, 64, of Hewitt, went to be with Jesus Friday, January 23, 2015, at his home. Celebration of his life will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 26, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with the Reverend Terry Graham officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 4-6 PM Sunday, January 25, in the Chapel. Tom was born December 1, 1950, in Waco, Texas, to Ted and Helen Lucenay. He married the love of his life, Susan Milligan Lucenay, April 2, 1971. They were married 43 years. He attended Waco schools and graduated from Robinson High School in 1969. He joined the Texas National Guard that same year and served in the Army Airborne National Guard in the 143D Infantry. Tom was honorably discharged March 24, 1975. As a graduate of Baylor University, Tom earned a Bachelor Degree in Marketing and Management in 1976. He carried that knowledge, serving the hard of hearing of McLennan County through Lucenay Hearing Aid Service for 43 years. Tom had a vibrant passion for bringing sound to thousands and he was honored to have had the trust of so many. He served as President of the Texas Board of Examiners in The Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Aids for several years. Tom's love for people was evident in his gentleness and his never ending smile. Tom eagerly embraced his service with the Hewitt Volunteer Fire Department beginning in March 1976. The Firefighter's Prayer was his guiding light. When Tom was called to duty he did so with a passion like no other. His family knew the demanding tone of his beeper controlled his life. The tone sounded and Tom's engagement mode engulfed him and his goal was to have the strength to save, guard and protect to the best of his ability. April 1986 Tom was elected Fire Chief of Hewitt Fire Department where he served admirably until September 2002. Tom and his wife, Susan have been active members of the First Baptist Church Woodway since 1979. Tom was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Susan Lucenay of Hewitt, TX; three daughters, Jennifer Brown and husband Brandon of Houston TX; Bridget Lucenay of Austin, TX; and Wendy Middleton and husband, John, of Hewitt, TX. Tom was the proud "Pappy" to four grandchildren, Baylee and Paxton Middleton and Austin and Cooper Brown; one brother, Harry Lucenay and wife Nancy of Hong Kong; two sisters, Dicque Oliver and husband, Joe, of Temple, TX and Adelle Willmann of Waco, TX; mother-in-law, Dolores Milligan of Woodway, TX; three cousins, Sheila Prestidge of Palestine, TX, JR Ivins "Buddy" of New Mexico and Ernie Ivins of Frankston, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials would be appreciated by the Centex Intergroup - 3201 Franklin Avenue Suite C Waco, TX 76710. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WHBfamily.com.