Thomas "Buba" Washington, age 71, a former resident of Muskogee, and proud alumnus of the Manual Training High School class 1970, transitioned, on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 in Amarillo, TX.

Thomas Smiles Washington was born to Carrie Lee Washington on August 03, 1951, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Thomas/Buba/WASH enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He found a special love for his grandkids and great-grand kids, he referred to all of them as "Papa's Stuff". He has a love for Golfing, Fishing, Grilling and SHAKING IT UP. He worked as a machinist mechanic at ASARCO Copper Refinery and retired after 32 years of service. He married the love of his life DeEdra Billingsley Washington. They were together for 49 beautiful years.

He is preceded in death by his parent, Carrie Lee Washington, two sisters, Barbara (Bobbie) Ann Washington, and Thelma (Joann) Washington, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He is survived by his wife, DeEdra Washington and special granddaughter, Eleshia Washington of the home, three sons, Thomas Carson Gist Washington (Brenda) Jenks, OK; LaMar Billingsley (Alisha) Dallas, TX; LaDarron Jones (La'trice) Dallas, TX; four daughters; Kwanna King (Todd), Wagner, OK, Trina Washington, Dallas, TX; Tamilia Colbert (Joe) Amarillo, TX; and Teldra Betterson (Sammuel II) Winter, Garden FL, two special nieces: Cara Washington, Muskogee, OK; and Brandy Logan, Austin, TX, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a host of friends and family.

A Public visitation, followed by burial in Booker T. Washington cemetery, will be held, Friday, November 4, 2022, beginning at 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the Precious Memories Chapel of House of Winn Funeral Home-Muskogee.

Arrangements by Golden Gate Mortuary of Amarillo, TX assisted by House of Winn Funeral Home-Muskogee