Tommie Lea Alvis, 67, of Center, passed Monday, October 18, 2010 at Memorial Hospital in Lufkin. He was born December 19, 1942 in Los Angeles, California to Marshall Neil Alvis and Grace Elizabeth Mason Alvis.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Chris Collins officiating. Interment will follow at Smith Cemetery in Shelby County.

He is survived by:

Sons:
John Alvis & wife Jennie of Shelbyville
James Alvis & wife Lori or Shelbyville
Jason Alvis & wife Lisa of Shelbyville

Daughter, Jennifer Jackson & husband Brian of Shelbyville

Grandchildren:
Cody Lampley, Ryan Alvis, Brianna Alvis, Brittany Payne, Whittany Payne, Wade Alvis, Mocager Alvis, Callie Alvis, Megan Stracener, Caleb Stracener, and Lexi Jackson

Brother, Robert Neil Alvis & & wife Phyliss of Pahrump, Nevada

Sisters:
Marsha Black & husband Lowel of Rancho Cordova, California
Marylee Evans & husband L.B. of Joaquin
Pat Roberts & husband Ed of Center
Karen Cannon & husband Jack of Carmichael, California

Special Friend, Donna Hill of Nacogdoches

Also numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives

Preceded in death by:
Son, Tommie Lea, Jr.
Daughter, Quinca Sioux