Lucas Funeral Homes and Cremation Services
  • About Us
  • Locations
  • Contact
  • (817) 284-7271
  • Tributes
  • Flowers & Gifts
  • What We Do
  • Grief & Healing
  • Resources
  • Plan Ahead
  • About Us
  • Locations
  • Contact
  • Tributes
  • Flowers & Gifts
  • What We Do
  • Grief & Healing
  • Resources
  • Plan Ahead
Charles Thomas Bretz
Change Photo
Send Beautiful Flowers Share a Memory
Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share by Email

Charles Thomas Bretz

May 6, 1949 - February 9, 2022

Tom Bretz, 72, of Euless, Texas passed away February 9th, 2022, in Bedford, Texas. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday February 22, at Lucas Funeral Home in Grapevine, Texas. Tom was born May 6, 1949, in Houston, Texas to Wesley and Frances Bretz. Tom graduated from Eastern Hills High School in 1967 and attended East Texas State College. At age 20 he was enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was a decorated Vietnam Veteran in the 101st Airborne Division. He received the Bronze Star Medal Award, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal during his time there. Tom married the love of his life, Paula Newton on May 8, 1970. They were married for almost 53 years. They raised 3 children and had 8 grandchildren. Tom loved coaching his three daughters in softball. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, grilling, gardening and spending time with his loved ones. Tom will forever be remembered by his wife Paula, their three children, Heather Blackmon and her husband Brandon, Jennifer Ehrenberg and her husband Tommy, and Lara Bretz as well as his eight grandchildren. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Frances; and his sister Alice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gary Sinise Foundation. Donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 368 Woodland Hills, California 91365 or can be made online at www.garysinisefoundation.org.

Login
  • What would you like to do?
  • My Account
  • Logout

Tom Bretz, 72, of Euless, Texas passed away February 9th, 2022, in Bedford, Texas. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday February 22, at Lucas Funeral Home in Grapevine, Texas. Tom was born May 6, 1949, in Houston, Texas to... View Obituary & Service Information

Print

The family of Charles Thomas Bretz created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories.

Obituary & Service

Tom Bretz, 72, of Euless, Texas passed away February 9th, 2022,...

View More

Share a Memory Below

A comforting word from you means a lot.

Share a Memory

Flowers & Gifts

Send flowers to the Bretz family.

Send Flowers
  • Tribute Wall
  • Photos & Videos
  • Obituary & Service
  • + More Information
    • Obituary & Service
    • Family Tree
    • Family Map
    • Family Dates
    • Subscribe to Updates
    • Approvals
    • Following
    • Configuration
    • Administrators
Follow Us:
  • Facebook
  • Metroport Chamber Member Logo
  • Colleyville Logo
  • Keller COC Logo
  • HEB Logo
  • Northeast Tarrant COC Logo
  • Southlake Chamber of Commerce Logo
  • Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Logo
  • ICCFA Member Logo
  • CANA Member Logo
  • TFDA Logo

View information for consumers relating to the purchase of preneed funeral contracts including descriptions of the trust and insurance funding options available under state law.
Complaints concerning perpetual care cemeteries or prepaid contracts should be directed to: Texas Department of Banking, 2601 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78705; 1-877-276-5554 (toll free); www.dob.texas.gov

© 2022 Lucas Funeral Homes and Cremation Services. All Rights Reserved - Made with love by funeralOne.