Thomas Gus Orsborn

Thomas Gus Orsborn (Tom), 79, passed away on Monday March 11, 2024 at his home in Plano, Texas. Tom was born September 29, 1944 in Greenville Texas to Lynn Sparks Orsborn and Mary Jean (Nettles) Orsborn. Tom is survived by his spouse Carol Gwen (Robinson) Orsborn of Plano Texas; his son Gary Thomas Orsborn of Plano Texas; son Bryan Lynn Orsborn and daughter-in-law Denise (Evans) Orsborn of Leander Texas; his sister Mary Lynn (Orsborn) Vassar and brother-in-law John Vassar of Marshall, Texas; brother Joe David Orsborn and sister-in-law Debbie Orsborn of Emory, Texas and his grandchildren, Daniel Thomas Orsborn of Charlotte, North Carolina, Matthew Orsborn of Plano, Texas, Nathan Evans Orsborn of Leander, Texas and Valerie Orsborn of Plano, Texas. Tom is proceeded in death by his parents and brother Paul Sparks Orsborn of Emory, Texas. Tom grew up in Emory Texas. He graduated from Rains High School in Emory, Texas in 1962 where he played football and ran track. Tom joined the Marine Corps and served from1962 to 1966. Tom attended East Texas State (1962-64), and the University of Houston (1964-1968). He received a B.A. in Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Arlington in 1975. In 1984, he received an M.S. in Management and Administrative Sciences. Tom married Carol Gwen Robinson (Gwen) in 1964 in Garland Texas. Tom and Gwen were happily married for 60 years. Tom worked at several companies during his career in Software Engineering, Management and Marketing. He retired from Hewlett Packard (formerly Compaq) in 2006. Over the years, he accumulated many promotions, accolades, and awards related to his work in the computer industry. Tom worked with his son’s sports teams and boy scout troops. He also enjoyed racquetball, live music, watching the Rockets, Mavericks, and Cowboys, international cuisine, travel and camping. Tom was a devoted granddaddy that was always willing to go on an adventure with his grandchildren both just down the road and across the country. Tom could be counted on to provide wise advice and support to his family and friends. Tom enjoyed learning new skills and applying them to projects such as the restoration of a car, laying tile, creating outside patios and building an ultralight airplane. In retirement he enjoyed traveling America in the RV with Gwen and his grandchildren. Livestream video https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTcxMDUzNzM5MTMwMDM3MiZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==

Thomas Gus Orsborn

September 29, 1944 - March 11, 2024