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Thomas Routsong Obituary

Routsong, Thomas H.

Age 96, of Oakwood, OH, affectionately known as "Mr. R", peacefully passed away on July 12, 2024, surrounded by his family. Family will receive friends on Sunday, July 21, 2024, from 2-6pm, with Masonic Services at 6:00pm, at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering, OH 45429. A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 22, at 10:00am at Routsong Funeral Home, Kettering. A livestream of the service will be available via Routsong's YouTube channel. Burial at David's Cemetery to follow. For complete condolences and remembrances, please visit www.routsong.com.

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Published by Dayton Daily News from Jul. 17 to Jul. 18, 2024.

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Al Filsinger

July 22, 2024

Death brings sorrow and grief. May the family and friends find comfort in knowing the wonderful life, that he had on earth, and the knowledge of the wonderful, everlasting life, he now has through Jesus Christ. My visits to Dayton were very few. On one occasion, I called Tom and I asked him to have lunch with me, when I arrive. He said he would, and arrange for a couple of others from Oakwood to meet with us as well. I arrived early and was waiting outside, when I saw this huge old Cadillac? Convertible coming around the corner, driven by a guy with a cap on his head. Lo and behold, it was Tom and it brought a smile to my face. The others arrived, and we started talking about the days at Oakwood and the years since then. This group was born in Dayton area. They will come to rest there as well. The others we talked about came from all over the USA , wherever their jobs and marriages took them, and me in Canada. We will have our own resting place. With time, my conversations with Tom narrowed down to birthdays and ecards. He knew I travelled between Canada and Florida and he told me, he could no longer do that. I am nine months, older, and he thought that he would catch up with me. Tom, you have turned the table, and I will now need to catch up with you. I look forward to the time, that Jesus Christ comes and picks me up and takes me into heaven, and then we will meet again! Al Filsinger

Alex and Tina Fote (University Pharmacy)

July 18, 2024

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Routsong. He was a "neighbor" on Brown Street when our drug store was close by. While we can´t pay our respects in person, we send our deepest sympathy to Tom Jr. and all family members. May his memory be eternal.....

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Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Routsong Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Kettering

2100 E. Stroop Rd, Kettering, OH 45429

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21

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6:00 p.m.

Routsong Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Kettering

2100 E. Stroop Rd, Kettering, OH 45429

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22

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Routsong Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Kettering

2100 E. Stroop Rd, Kettering, OH 45429

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