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Thomas Carper Obituary

Thomas Jennings Carper III, 66, of Glen Burnie, died peacefully April 20. He was born in Baltimore April 7, 1948. Tom served his country during the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Navy as a Boatswain Mate Second Class. Following the war, he worked at Westinghouse, and then followed in his mother's footsteps in opening his own barbershop. Tom is survived by his beloved wife, Dawn; his three children, Tommy, Brian and Kristy; brothers, Wayne and Sonny; eight grandchildren, and one arriving shortly. Private service for close friends and family will be held at a later date at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, in Crownsville.

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Published by the Maryland Gazette on Apr. 23, 2014.

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Wayne Trapp

April 27, 2014

Uncle Tommy will always be remembered fondly by our family. He was a fine human being whose smile was extremely infectious. He was kind to people and people responded to him. Also, he wasn't the best golfer but he sure tried hard at it. All our best to Dawn, little Tommy, Brian, and Kristy.

Nephew Wayne Jr., Emma and Mary.

April 25, 2014

Dawn, we are very sorry for your loss.

Sam & Steve Zahn

Dottie Gross

April 24, 2014

I have know Tommy and his Mom for some 50 years. They were a wonderful family. Condolences to all of his family. He will certainly be missed.

Fred Donohue

April 24, 2014

Dawn
I am very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I have known him for the thirty years I have been in Md and consider him a good friend.

April 24, 2014

So sorry to hear about Tom's passing. He was my barber and friend for over 35 years. A fun loving guy who will surely be missed. Our sincere condolences to all of his family and friends.
Gary and Pam Ranck

April 24, 2014

Thoughts and prayers to Dawn, Tommy, Brian and Kristy and their families. Mr. Tommy was a big part of our family. He will be missed!
Angela Burton (DiAngelo)

ray warnick

April 23, 2014

Dawn sorry about your loss I knew tom for over 50 years great guy

April 23, 2014

Having known Tom for over 20 years, we shared many laughs and a few sorrows. He loved his children, Dawn, and his Corvette! In the past several years Tom was really happy with life. A friend to everyone, he will be greatly missed!
John Pfeiffer

Christina DiAngelo Fettig

April 23, 2014

Mr. Tommy was a great friend to our family. He will be missed. Our condolences to the family.

Tommy and Dawn November 2012

Christina Fettig

April 23, 2014

April 23, 2014

We are truly sorry to hear about Tom's passing. Our thoughts are with Dawn,Earl and Tom's family. He was our freind, a good guy and will be missed.
Joe and Norma

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