YOAKUM: Thomas Peter Linn, age 85, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025. He was born May 2, 1940 in Crawford County, Pennsylvania to Peter and Blanche Brady Linn.
He worked in Law enforcement for 27 years and the last years as chief of the Yoakum Police Department. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the Yoakum American Legion. He enjoyed animals and was a gun enthusiast.
Survivors: sons, Tommy Linn, Jr (Dana) and Ricky Linn (Nellie); grandchildren, Ethan Linn (Jessica), Kerry Linn (Makenzi), Jacob Linn (Bethanie), Kaleb Linn and Emersen Linn along with one great-grandchild, Granger Thomas Linn.
Preceded in death by: parents; wife, Emily Garcia Linn and eight siblings.
A private funeral service will be held. Burial at Yoakum Restland Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to Pet Adoptions of Cuero or National Kidney Foundation.