Thomas Dale Belmont was born on February 27, 1958, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to the late Wendall Dale Belmont and Louise (Angelides) Belmont, and died Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Lufkin. Burial will be in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

         Thomas was proud of his Italian heritage and loved Italian food.  He was employed by Delta Airlines for over 30 years and owned Belmont Knives in Huntington, Texas. 

          He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Teresa (Mayo) Belmont of Lufkin, TX; sons and daughter in law, Thomas and Sarah Belmont and Kyle Belmont of Massachusetts; son, Alex Belmont of New Hampshire; sister, Carol Claburn of New Hampshire; niece, Kim Ray and  Lorne of Lufkin, TX; along with numerous children and great grandchildren; and special granddaughter, Madi Smith of Longview, TX.

          He was preceded in death by his parents.

          A special thanks to Harbor Hospice, particularly Denise.

          Shafer Funeral Home, Lufkin directors.