Thomas Clay McCaleb, 74, of Lubbock, Texas, died Feb. 27, 2026, from complications of heart disease and congestive heart failure, Combest Family Funeral Homes reported. He was born April 9, 1951, in Crosbyton, Texas.
A TIA industry obituary and the funeral notice outline a masa-and-equipment career that included Valley Grain / masa sales, ADM, Minsa, O’Malley Grain, Lifeline Foods, decades at JC Ford, and a late return to Lawrence Equipment. He attended the first clandestine TIA organizational meeting, served three times on the TIA board (including two terms as vice president), spoke for about 20 years at the American Institute of Baking, and was inducted into the Tortilla Hall of Fame.
Survivors include wife Denise McCaleb, daughter Casey McCaleb, and granddaughter Lilly McCaleb. A celebration of life was to be announced.
Read the Combest Family Funeral Homes notice and the TIA membership OBIT PDF for full career and family details.
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