- THOMAS CHARLES - b. June 1, 1941 in Lorain, OH. Tom graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. He married Susan Eastwood on September 26, 1964 at Fort Gordon in Augusta, Georgia. Susan, the daughter of Fred Eastwood and Ann Crowther was born on May 4, 1943 in Prestwich-Manchester, England. They were divorced in 1976 in San Antonio, Texas. Tom served as a Major in the U.S. Army and served two tours as a medical evacuation helicopter pilot in the Viet Nam War. Tom now lives in Austin, TX. In August 2000 Tom retired from his job as the Operations Manager of the Performing Arts Center at the University of Texas and now works as the Office Manager for Sisters & Brothers, Inc., a company co-founded by his wife, Lauri Raymond and her twin sister, Carol Raymond. Sisters & Brothers, Inc. produces a line of all natural salad dressings, sauces and marinades called SASS. Tom and Lauri were married in Austin, TX on March 20, 2004. Lauri has a son, Benjamin Zane Raymond-Henshaw, who is a senior at Garza Independence High School in Austin. Tom studied acting in college and has been acting professionally since 1974; and in Austin since 1978. For more information about Tom's acting career visit his home page. (See Related Links)
Tom has two sons:
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- ERIK CHRISTOPHER - b. September 11, 1968 in Stuttgart, Bad Cannstatt, Germany. Erik received his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1996 and his Master of Fine Arts Degree from the State University of New York at Purchase in 1998. Erik and Brooke Dunn were married at Tavern-on-the-Green in Central Parker, New York City, NY on May 19, 2001. Erik is a working artist who is gaining recognition both at home and overseas. Erik has three daughters, Hailey, Sadie Rose, and Vivian Elizabeth:
- FRANCISCA HAILEY - b. January 10, 1993 in San Antonio, TX at 3:37 P.M., 8 lbs, 20 inches.
- SADIE ROSE - b. May 24, 2002 in New York City, NY at 7:50 P.M., 8 lbs 1 oz, 20 inches.
- VIVIAN ELIZABETH - b. April 3, 2007 in New York City, NY at 7:50 P.M., 8 lbs 8 oz, 19 inches.
- JASON ALEXANDER - b. August 23, 1972 in San Antonio, Texas. Jason lives in Panama City, FL where he is the Manager of a Bone Fish Grill Restaurant and where he recently purchased a home. Jason is engaged to Beleena Pullam and they plan a spring wedding in 2008. Beleena is the proud mother of a seven year old daughter, Bree-Anna Rhede.
- JUDITH ANN - b. March 14, 1943 in Lorain, OH. Judy is the National Sales Representative for ENERCO/Mr. Heater, a Cleveland based national producer of industrial heating devices and related products. Judith Ann married Frank Edwards on October 26, 1962. They are now divorced. Their children are:
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- STEPHANIE LYNN - b. April 26, 1967 in Middleburg Heights, OH d. May 30, 1967 in West Middleburg Heights, OH.
- JENNIFER LOUISE - b. April 25, 1968 in Middleburg Heights, OH. Jenny married Jerry Ward. In 1990 Jennifer was in Germany while Jerry was in Saudi Arabia with Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. They are now divorced. Jenny married Rich Castle in a ceremony in Dunnellon, FL on August 13, 2005. She has two children from her first marriage:
- JERRY ANDREW - b. September 15, 1988 in Newport News, VA.
- ALYSHA LYNN - b. March 1, 1991 in Parma, OH.
- ANDREW MARTIN - b. October 4, 1972 in West Middleburg Heights, OH. Andy is employed with the City of Parma.
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