Tom Battles Obituary (1960 - 2020)

Born Aug 26, 1960, Tom Battles attended Lamar High School in Arlington, TX. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Tom Battles.

Graduation Year	Class of 1978
Date of Birth	Aug 26, 1960
Date of Passing	May 21, 2020
About	I caught up with Tom while attending UNT (then NTSU). Tom had started one of the first new wave bands in Denton and I played in his band for a few years. Tom continued playing music in many bands in Dalla up until his death. He made his living as a custom art framer in Dallas. his attention to detail earned him a lot of business. He worked alone and didn't trust anyone to share in his business. He passed away from a heart attack while working. He was survived by his wife Sophie Dembling, they had no children. This is a video interview with Tom: https://youtu.be/XD22SgpzjT8?si=TJ5Ddsf_6OGnijoF
Events	Tom passed during the Covid lockdown but there was a delayed memorial service on Augyst 1, 2021 at the Kessler Theatre in Dallas featuring many musicians who had shared performances with him.