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Thomas Earl Dame Jr.

1927 - 2016

Thomas Earl Dame Jr. obituary, 1927-2016, Gloucester, VA

BORN

1927

DIED

2016

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Hogg Funeral Home & Crematory

3098 George Washington Memorial Hwy

Gloucester Point, Virginia

Thomas Dame Obituary

GLOUCESTER - Thomas Earl Dame, Jr. born October 27, 1927 died April 9, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Tommy graduated from Achilles High School and served in the Army Air Force. Tommy was an active member of Severn Church, an Elder, Sunday School teacher, sang in the church choir, and preached whenever needed. He was owner and operator of Dame's Electrical and Plumbing business, and retired from Gloucester County as Electrical Inspector. He was a member of Duck's Unlimited and American Legion Post 75, Gloucester. Tommy was a kind, quiet man and a lover of sports, fishing, reading and puzzles. Many will remember the Christmas Tree Lighting service he and Elsie hosted for the county at their home for 12 years. Tommy and Elsie were grand marshals in the 2014 Gloucester Christmas Parade. He was preceded in death by parents, Thomas E. and Rose Hogge Dame; brother, Ray Dame; sisters, Delta, Maxine, Esther and Peggy; and great-grandson, Noah Huggett. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 69 years, Elsie; daughters, Dottie (Corky) and Theresa (Gerald); sons, Michael (Kaye), Keith (Cheryl), Kevin (Susan), Brad, and Doug (Brendi); 8 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews and many loving friends. Funeral service officiated by Reverend Bill West will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Severn Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet friends prior to the service on Wednesday from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. at the church. In memory of Tommy the family wishes for donations to be made to Severn Church Cemetery, 9066 Robins Neck Road, Gloucester, VA 23061. Arrangements by Hogg Funeral Home and Crematory, Gloucester Point. Family and friends may share condolences and memories at www.hoggfh.com

Published by Daily Press on Apr. 12, 2016.
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Uncle Tommy,
You always smiled so happily and when I was still in diapers, I remember your presence during family reunions brought me a sense of happiness and safety. Im sorry I wasnt aware of the passing. Sending love to Elsie and Theresa. You were both so sweet to me as far as I can remember. Praying

Teresa Gwyn

Family

July 13, 2020

WE are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. With Love, Ed and Kathy Maxwell

April 13, 2016

Kevin and Family so sorry for your loss. I know he will be greatly miss! Love to you all!

Kim Jones

April 13, 2016

Love & prayers for all the family
Marvin & Jean Brown

April 13, 2016

Elsie and family,

Sorry to hear of the passing of tommy. My dad enjoyed the years they worked together in building inspection. I know he will be greatly missed.

Buddy and mary
gloucester

buddy rilee

April 13, 2016

We are very sorry that we couldn't attend to extend our condolences to you all today... we had to bring home Mom from a minor surgery. but know our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love..

Betty and Lynn Rhodes

April 13, 2016

Our hearts , love and prayers are with you and your family ! God bless and be with you . We love you all ! Don and Bev Rainey

April 13, 2016

RIP Tommy....May God bless...Love,your sister Estelle and the Bruno Family

April 12, 2016

Dearest Elsie,

Please know our hearts go out to you and your family. We are blessed to know such a wonderful caring and loving family.

Truly,
Len & Theresa Nunn

Len & Theresa Nunn

April 12, 2016

He was such a lovely Man, always helped anyone he could. He will be missed by his wife and all the family plus all the friends. Jim and Gerlinde Stevens

Jim and Gelinde Stevens

April 12, 2016

Elsie and family,

You have my deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Peggy Bareford

April 12, 2016

Granddaddy Dame has a special place in my heart. For many years all of the dame's were family. Not just Theresa. I am so very sad to hear of his passing. I carry fondly the years I spent going to the tree lightnings, and tell my kids about them. Please pass my love to Grandma Dame.

Paige Miller

April 12, 2016

Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of Tommy. He had such a warm spirit and a great smile. Naxera will not be the same without him. I know all of you have great memories to comfort you during these sad days. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cathy Sterling Lambert

April 12, 2016

Corky and Dottie, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Hogge

April 12, 2016

Gloucester has lost a true icon in our community. Tommy was a wonderful husband, father, grand and great grandfather, good neighbor, friend and servant of God. We will all miss your warm smile and gentle voice. May the wonderful memories comfort your family and they rest assured, knowing yours was a life well lived!

Roberta and Michael Shifflett

April 12, 2016

My thoughts are with the family.

Wanda Fary

April 12, 2016

Elsie and family,
Wayne and I are very sorry for the tremendous loss your family is going through. Tommy was a great friend, coworker and a family member to us. I am thankful that I had the opportunity and the pleasure of knowing him as my sister's (Kaye) father-in-law for many years and also working with him in the Gloucester County Building Department. He had a wonderful personality and was a kind and thoughtful person. I know that Tommy leaves behind many wonderful, loving memories to cherish.

Our Deepest Sympathy,
Linda & Wayne Walthall

April 12, 2016

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Severn Church

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Severn Church

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Severn Church

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