A celebration of Tom’s life will be held Friday, January 24th at the Roach Funeral Home in Gassaway. From noon until 2 pm, there will be visitation with the family followed by a service led by Rev. Chris Cantrell, Rev. Daniel Arnold and Pastor Tom Harper. The American Legion Post #33 will conduct military burial rites at the Morrison Ridge Cemetery on Airport Road, Sutton afterwards.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the staffs of the VA Medical Center in Clarksburg and the Senior Services Center in Sutton for their care, compassion and assistance in meeting Tom’s needs. They especially appreciate the kindness and love given by Carla Duffield.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be sent to his church, Engel Chapel Community Church, c/o Helen Hacker, 236 Pine Street, Gassaway, WV 26624 or to American Legion Post #33, PO Box 137, Sutton, WV 26601.