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January 4, 2014
Amy Custer
January 4, 2014
Another new year and another year without Tommy. Miss you everyday my dear brother. SO MUCH has happened since your passing. Love you always.
Greg Beals
November 3, 2005
Tom was one of my first friends, growing up in Somerset together, graduating from High School together, going to IUP together etc...
In high school during the winter months we should have just lived at Hidden Valley. We skied as many times as our parents would allow. Road conditions meant nothing as Tom would always find a way to con his Dad into letting us take the Jeep. Our other similarity was our love of music. We went to our first of many concerts together during the summer of 1975, it was Jethro Tull and Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow. I can remember the day like it was yesterday. We had an absolute blast! We were both hooked on concerts and remained closely tuned in to who was touring. We would still call each other to talk about a concert one of us just saw.
Tom would always call me when he was coming back to Somerset to let me know that he would be around. He always checked to see if there were any "good" concerts at Seven Springs or if I could sneak out of work to play a round of golf with him while he was home. If either of those options were out, maybe we could just get together and have a "brew".
I think one of Tom's prime objectives when we were together was to get me to laugh hysterically. That started in 2nd grade when he got me to blow milk out of my nose because he made a hideous face at me. He actually tried the same face on me during our Spring 2005 golf trip to Harrisonburg, VA! It almost worked although it was not milk!
Knowing Tom's love of order and cleanliness, the following situation still brings tears of laughter to my eyes. Tom was home over Thanksgiving several years ago. Several of our friends would always get together at a hunting cabin at Mt. Davis to play cards on Saturday night. Tom would come up, when he didn't have other plans, and play cards with us and stay overnight. This particular night he asked if he could borrow a sleeping bag. I grabbed an extra sleeping bag from one of the closets and gave it to him. As he crawled in the sleeping bag he commented "Walt, this bag smells rank!" He slept in the sleeping bag all night and even commented in the morning that it really smelled. We all laughed and shrugged it off. A month later, Jeff Mosholder called me laughing hysterically. Jeff's family owns the hunting cabin that we stayed at. They had gone to the cabin over Christmas and his son had started to sleep in the same sleeping bag and felt a lump in it. They tore it apart and found a dead squirrel in the bag! I promptly called Tom and we laughed until we were both almost in tears!
I was very thankful that Tom went on our Class of '78 Golf Trips the last two years. He was a source of constant amusement. We went to a Texas Steakhouse in Harrisonburg, VA where he was trying to get one of the waitresses to talk like she was from Texas! It was on his first trip with us that he was labeled with a new nickname...."Texas Toast".
I had a pleasant surprise the week following Tom's funeral. I am not a wizard with my cell phone. I was fumbling around trying to change the settings when I noticed that my cell phone had the ability to record conversations. I didn't even know that it was possible. I also noticed that there was something recorded. I listened and was just amazed at what I heard. It was a conversation that Tom and I had about a year ago when he came back home. He had gone to a concert at Seven Springs and called me to tell me about it. What a blessing that I still can hear his voice!
Tom's passing really has made me think about and appreciate all the friendships that I have had over the years. His will be one that I cherish forever. Because we have shared so many different experiences together, I find myself thinking about him often and giggling about something we did or something he said. I wish I could tell all the stories and funny moments that are in my memory but there isn't enough room on this page!
Amy Custer
October 11, 2005
To all of Tom's family, friends, co-workers, golf & sports buddies, I want to express his family's appreciation for your kind words and thoughts over this past month. It is still unbelievable that my brother is no longer with us physically. He is and will continue to be greatly missed by each one of us. I look forward to being with Tom and Mom for all eternity. While we wait, may we remember Tom's sweet, funny and gentle nature and may we aspire to treat each other as he would have treated us. In love and with peace,
Ginger Rutgers
September 27, 2005
I just found out that Tom was taken from this world for a better eternity. Tom was such a wonderful, genuine person. I worked with Tom at SBC Telecom from 1991-1993, then Tom was our GSM at Jacobs so I was in touch with him again, recently. I am so saddened by our loss but he touched so many people while he was here. I pray that Tom's family feel peace and strength knowing they raised such a wonderful son who was an inspiration to so many he was in contact with. God Bless you all and I pray you have peace and comfort.
Lauren Smith
September 22, 2005
I was Tom's one and only niece; he will always be in my heart. My uncle always made me appreciate life a little bit more each time I talk to him or saw him. I will with miss him for the rest of my life, as I’m sure many others will. My uncle Tommy was liked by everyone it was just so hard not to have a good time with him. He was always there for me and always made me feel special. Words cannot even start to describe how much i will miss him and how much I love him. I love you so much uncle Tommy you will always be in my thoughts and prayers and i cant wait to ride on your Harley with you in Heaven!
Here are a few words that explain how great my uncle was...
There are no words I can say that express the way I feel about my uncle Tom. I’ve been thinking for days what I am going to say today, every time I think of standing up in front of you all my stomach turns. I would never have thought that when I said “Bye” to him about a month ago after our cruise I would be saying good bye for the last time. My uncle was the best uncle, brother, son, cousin, friend anyone could ever ask for.
I always looked forward to Christmas when he would come and visit us. He always made it a priority to spend one on one time with my brother and me. It wasn’t very often I was able to see him, so spending those few days meant the world to me. Uncle Tom never seemed to be able to make it to a bed at night because he would fall asleep on the couch and no one could get him up. He would just end up waking up on the couch with two big dogs sleeping on him. Of course he was sleeping on their couch.
Every summer I went back to PA to visit grandma and grandpa Custer and every time, Tom also was there during part of our visit. I always remember sitting at the dinner table and seeing him eat 10 ears of corn eating faster than I could eat two. He would be passed out on the coach and me and my brother would want to play and we would jump on him and wake him up to play. Even those times we would make him mad, he would still eventually play with us.
About a month ago I went on the most important vacation of my life. Spending that week on the cruise with my uncle was the best time ever. I will never forget when we were in Jamaica and I went horse back riding with my mom and my uncle. My uncle Tommy also took my brother and I swimming with the sting rays. The whole boat ride out to the sand bar I was terrified. When we got there I surprised my uncle by jumping right in and showing him how much I appreciate spending time with him even if I am scared to death. Tom always enjoyed a good back scratch and every single time I saw him I had to scratch his back. At seven o’clock the morning we were in Cozamel, I was able to sleep in. But no, I had Uncle Tommy sitting on my bed making fun of me with Adam, not knowing I was awake. Once he realized I was up after yelling at him for making fun of me, he insisted I get up and scratch his back. Which of course, I did. That was his last back scratch from me.
The most bitter, sweet memory I have of me and my uncle Tommy is the two days in August of 2004, we spent riding his Harley for over two hours each day. He was so excited to take me for a ride. He came prepared with boots, jacket, helmet, gloves, and microphones so we could communicate while we were riding. Everything fit me perfectly. I was so scared, but before he even let me on the bike he explained every safety precaution, never take my feet off the petals, lean with him when we went around turns, and many more but the most important rule of all was to relax and enjoy myself. He said I was to concentrate on the beautiful scenery of Pennsylvania I would only be able to experience once a year. I followed his instructions and had one of the best times of my life with him.
My uncle and I had this agreement that we would have to approve of the person we wanted to marry. Even though he physically isn’t here to tell me I know spiritually when I find that perfect man he will be the first to let me know its okay to fall in love.
Lauren Smith
September 22, 2005
I was Tom's one and only niece; he will always be in my heart. My uncle always made me appreciate life a little bit more each time I talk to him or saw him. I will with miss him for the rest of my life, as I’m sure many others will. My uncle Tommy was liked by everyone it was just so hard not to have a good time with him. He was always there for me and always made me feel special. Words cannot even start to describe how much i will miss him and how much I love him. I love you so much uncle Tommy you will always be in my thoughts and prayers and i cant wait to ride on your Harley with you in Heaven!
Here are a few words that explain how great my uncle was...
There are no words I can say that express the way I feel about my uncle Tom. I’ve been thinking for days what I am going to say today, every time I think of standing up in front of you all my stomach turns. I would never have thought that when I said “Bye” to him about a month ago after our cruise I would be saying good bye for the last time. My uncle was the best uncle, brother, son, cousin, friend anyone could ever ask for.
I always looked forward to Christmas when he would come and visit us. He always made it a priority to spend one on one time with my brother and me. It wasn’t very often I was able to see him, so spending those few days meant the world to me. Uncle Tom never seemed to be able to make it to a bed at night because he would fall asleep on the couch and no one could get him up. He would just end up waking up on the couch with two big dogs sleeping on him. Of course he was sleeping on their couch.
Every summer I went back to PA to visit grandma and grandpa Custer and every time, Tom also was there during part of our visit. I always remember sitting at the dinner table and seeing him eat 10 ears of corn eating faster than I could eat two. He would be passed out on the coach and me and my brother would want to play and we would jump on him and wake him up to play. Even those times we would make him mad, he would still eventually play with us.
About a month ago I went on the most important vacation of my life. Spending that week on the cruise with my uncle was the best time ever. I will never forget when we were in Jamaica and I went horse back riding with my mom and my uncle. My uncle Tommy also took my brother and I swimming with the sting rays. The whole boat ride out to the sand bar I was terrified. When we got there I surprised my uncle by jumping right in and showing him how much I appreciate spending time with him even if I am scared to death. Tom always enjoyed a good back scratch and every single time I saw him I had to scratch his back. At seven o’clock the morning we were in Cozamel, I was able to sleep in. But no, I had Uncle Tommy sitting on my bed making fun of me with Adam, not knowing I was awake. Once he realized I was up after yelling at him for making fun of me, he insisted I get up and scratch his back. Which of course, I did. That was his last back scratch from me.
The most bitter, sweet memory I have of me and my uncle Tommy is the two days in August of 2004, we spent riding his Harley for over two hours each day. He was so excited to take me for a ride. He came prepared with boots, jacket, helmet, gloves, and microphones so we could communicate while we were riding. Everything fit me perfectly. I was so scared, but before he even let me on the bike he explained every safety precaution, never take my feet off the petals, lean with him when we went around turns, and many more but the most important rule of all was to relax and enjoy myself. He said I was to concentrate on the beautiful scenery of Pennsylvania I would only be able to experience once a year. I followed his instructions and had one of the best times of my life with him.
My uncle and I had this agreement that we would have to approve of the person we wanted to marry. Even though he physically isn’t here to tell me I know spiritually when I find that perfect man he will be the first to let me know its okay to fall in love.
Virginia Eicher
September 20, 2005
I am Tom's aunt from Ohio. Our family has always been very close and Tom was a big part of all of us in Ohio, our son Jake and Tom were like brothers. We will miss his trips to Ohio and we enjoyed him and loved him like a son. God Bless All Of you that new our nephew.
Richard Burns
September 19, 2005
I knew Tom for almost 10 years while I worked at SBC, some of which I worked for Tom. During that time I learned many great lessons that have helped me to become a much better person and a more thoughtful and generous man. My kindest thoughts and sincere sympathies go out to his surviving relatives for their great loss.
Susan Blaies
September 18, 2005
I didn't have the privilege of knowing Tom as well as most of our transplanted PA friends. I was lucky enough to meet him through Ray Mottura. He was always so nice anytime we all got together, those of us "Yankees".
Good times were always had by all here, especially at Mastroleo's!!
My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to all the Custer family and his close friends. What a kind person, and may you rest with the angels. God Bless You!
Donna Mitchell
September 18, 2005
I worked with Tom for a few years at SWB Telecom (1994-1997), where we really were all one big family. He will be greatly missed at SBC I'm sure. My sympathies to his SBC family and his PA family. We all need to remember to appreciate and live each day to our fullest capacity, and be thankful for each friend in this journey called Life.
David Carnahan
September 17, 2005
Tom was a great friend for over 25 years. I am deaply saddened by his death. he was a 90's golfer in Houston and a 70's proclaimed golfer from his vacations. He loved going to concerts and having a double Knob Creek on the rocks. He was just fun to be with no matter what the ocassion. Thanks for the great memories Tom.
Susan Byers
September 16, 2005
Tom's loss brings much sadness to our SBC family. God must have a much greater purpose for Tom that those of us who miss him struggle to yet understand. I hope Tom's family finds comfort in the knowledge that Tom was loved and respected by his colleagues and friends here at SBC. May God keep you Tom in his peace and love.
Mike & Shana Oliver
September 16, 2005
I met Tom through my friends from PA and always enjoyed hearing their stories about the cold yankee hinterland that they came from. I always enjoyed the trash talking that went on when we played golf and that Tom always liked to fist bump after a good shot, but the best memory will always be his whooping and hollering after making an eagle at the Fort Bend Country Club course on a very cold day.
Tom has left a great legacy as a warm and caring person and it is obivous from reading the entries in the guest book, he will never be forgotten.
May God bless.
Alma Bisgby
September 15, 2005
Tom will truly be missed. No matter how gloomy the day appeared, when he flashed that bright smile, the sunshine would always peek through.
It has been a pleasure knowing and working with you here at SBC.
Mary Porter-Gunn
September 15, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I worked with Tom an SBC and truly enjoyed knowing him.
Dot Eskind
September 15, 2005
True friends are never forgotten because all of the kind things they have done, all the support they have given and all the funny moments you have shared remain in our hearts forever.
Nancy Orr
September 15, 2005
Having just read my email, my heart is still beating quickly. I met Tom when he started at Telecom. We had offices across the hall from each other and many a night we would be the only two working away. Once when we talked, I remember he had a love of cars and wanted nothing but the best. He worked hard for his successes. We both had one thing in common, we were "Yankees" and both from PA. He really was and is a kind and gentle soul. My blessings and thoughts to his family and friends.
Rose Bosworth
September 15, 2005
A letter to Tom -
Tom, I am sorry I couldn’t be there today, although, I really did want to. I wanted to thank you for the short time I had with you. I came to Global Markets in 2000, and that is when I met you. I will miss peeking around my computer to greet you when I hear you unlocking your office door. You always had a smile on your face, and at the same time, you were trying to look around my computer to see if I was at my desk. I will have many fond memories of you. We had some fun times and we all loved the funny stories you told us, not to mention the silly things you did. Like that time when you tried to kick up your heels and instead banged your knee on my cubicle wall. We laughed so hard that day. Thank you for all the nice lunches. Every time I thought you couldn’t outdo the last place you took me to, you did. I think that was your goal all along. What I will treasure the most is this little yellow post-it that is still on my computer. It is a coupon that you created because you were going to take me to lunch for my 50th birthday. You drew a star in each corner and noted that it was my “50th B-Day Coupon” and that it was “Good For One Lunch With Tom Custer”. You also noted that it was “Valid For 1 Yr from 10/22/54”. This is one of many I had received and already cashed in. I will keep it forever because it will be a constant reminder of you, not that I really need a piece of paper to remind me about you, but it is from you. You did try to take me one day but I refused to go because I was dressed casual. If I was going to lunch with you, I had to have advance notice so that I could look halfway decent, because casual or not, you always looked like you had just stepped out of GQ Magazine. Goodbye and I will miss you lots. I had asked Barbara Johnson to tell you goodbye for me, but that wasn’t fair to her. She will have a hard enough time telling you goodbye herself.
Love,
Rose
Alice Reyes
September 15, 2005
Tom had that special smile that told you what a nice person he was. He will be greatly missed. My sincere thoughts and love are with his family at this time of grieving.
God Bless, may he be with the angels at his side.
Jeannette McDaniel
September 15, 2005
I have worked with Tom since I started with SBC in the Telecom days when we were all one big happy family. He was always such a kind person and had the nicest smile. Tom you will be missed. Gone but not forgotten.
David Tovey
September 14, 2005
I only learned today of Tom's death,only moments before the start of a charity golf tournament I host each year, and Tom was to play in my foursome. I worked with Tom back in the " Telecom" days in the early 90's. Many of the people on his team today, I know from then. We have stayed friends ever since as he did with so many others. Golfing, cutting up and of course "more" golfing were some of Tom's passions. I will truly miss his humor, and his friendship. My heart felt sympathy goes out to the Custer family and his entire circle of friends. May God bless you and keep you.
Damn it Jim ! Hit em straight Tom !
Sherri Moore
September 14, 2005
I worked so close with Tom back in the good ole telecom days and I looked up to him always. So professional, so polite, so funny. Tom was one of a kind and he will be greatly missed. May God be with friends and family during this tough time.
Pat Lawrence
September 14, 2005
Tom will be missed by all of us who knew him and worked with him at SBC. I will always remember his thoughtfulness, great sense of humor and his dedication to excellence. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Mark & Carolyn Kozma
September 14, 2005
We just can't believe Tom is gone. Tom was a very close friend to both of us and will be missed tremendously. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and many friends. We had a large circle of friends from Pittsburgh in the Houston area and Tom was definitely one of the them. We did a lot of things with Tom - golf, parties, and many Saturday night dinners. Tom always thought he was a good golfer, but we still think he was better at eating those Saturday night dinners, especially his favorite, pork chops (well done of course!). We just can't imagine him not being here to share good times with. You will be missed forever Tom.
Dianna Romans
September 14, 2005
Tom always had a smile, a delightful demeanor! Tom was always anxious to put everyone at ease around him. I am thankful he gave me an opportunity to work at SBC, I met some of the greatest friends ever during that short tenure. So glad we crossed paths and I know he touched my close friends (Dorenda, Joey, Barbara, Summer) lives and made a difference in all of us!
Julie Donnel
September 14, 2005
My deepest sympathies go out to Tom's family. I worked with Tom for over 12 years at SBC. He was a great Sales Manager and a wonderful friend to me. He will be deeply missed.
Frank Camacho
September 14, 2005
Tom was my sales manager for more than four years at SBC. We got to know each other well while working many late nights on sales proposals, munching on fast food, and always rushing to meet deadlines. "The Eagle has landed" was our code for submitting yet another proposal on time! Tom was very supportive, kind, smart, and fun - a warm human being who treated every person with respect. I know many of us, including our customers, will miss Tom for many reasons; I will miss listening to his daily adventures and his great sense of humor. My prayers are with Tom's Dad, cousin "Jake", sister Amy, and the entire family.
Shirley Speed (SPP)
September 14, 2005
"Until Tom"
Until Tom, I had never been to so many Texans games, watched so much golf on Sunday afternoons, or tasted a Tangerine Martini
Until Tom, I had never been to Pennsylvania and seen the breath taking countryside and beautiful mountains
Until Tom, I had never been snowmobile riding, tubing in the snow, or ridden 130 miles on the back of a motorcyle that literally had no seat
Until Tom, I had never met a guy whose initials were TLC (tender loving care), of which he generously showed to all of his family and friends
Until Tom, I never knew my heart would let me love a man again, or how hard it would be to let him go
Until Tom, having to say good bye has never been so hard, nor has my heart ever known such pain
Until Tom and I meet again, I will hold his memory close to my heart, and cherish the privilege of having been part of his life and loving him
Linda Ford
September 14, 2005
I worked with Tom at SBC before I retired in 2003. I remember him as friendly,kind,gentle and dedicated to his profession. Whenever a project kept me in the office after hours Tom was usually there working late as well. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Patrick Kufrovich
September 14, 2005
I was a working peer of Tom's here @ SBC. His leadership & presence will be missed.
Kelli Nevlud
September 14, 2005
Tom was always so kind and polite and always knew the best restaurants in town. He will be missed by his SBC family. May God bring comfort to the Custer family and all those that knew Tom during this difficult time.
Frances Patton
September 14, 2005
I began working with Tom at SBC Telecom where I was a CSR. He was always so proper and funnny in his dealings with you. He spent some late nights with our crew while we were installing PBXs. On one of our installations, he prepared steak dinners for us from his grill, much to our surprise, in appreciation of our good work. We did enjoy that. My condolences to the family. He will be missed.
Karen Sibert-James
September 14, 2005
I cannot believe Tom is gone. It will not be the same here without him. I hope his family knows that we, as an extended family at SBC, will miss him and wish you all of God's healing love.
Gwendolyn James
September 14, 2005
All the kind words spoken of Tom has no exaggeration to them; he was truly genuine at heart. I will miss him and that smile.
Carri David
September 14, 2005
What a loss. We who knew him from the "Telecom" days will never forget!
Jason Pike
September 14, 2005
I knew Tom for a short 2 1/2 years of his life. He influenced me to always better than I am. A very influential part of my life is now missing.
Dave Mingo
September 14, 2005
Tom had many close friends in Houston orginally from Pittsburgh. Words can not truly express the shock, sadness, and sorrow Tom's friends are feeling at this time. Tom was truly kind and caring to everyone that knew him. Tom truly enjoyed life, his family, his friends, and his golf game. "Damn it Jim" was one of Tom's favorite golf sayings. Your friends in Houston will miss you deeply. We will always remember the good happy times we shared together. Memories of "The General" will remain in our hearts forever...
Alicia T Davis
September 14, 2005
Assume not that love is known. It is purposed to be shown. Words and expressions of caring are the best flowers ever given. They fade not, nor wither. Water them throughout life with reminders of how special we are to each other.
PAT WALKER
September 14, 2005
I WORKED WITH TOM @ SBC IN HIS EARLY CAREER. HE WAS SUCH A GENTLEMAN WITH PERFECT MANNERS. HE ALWAYS SHOWED RESPECT FOR THOSE HE WORKED WITH. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE CUSTER & SBC FAMILY.
Gwen Kimbrell
September 14, 2005
I've known Tom for many years, but had the opportunity to get to know him better when I began working for him a few years ago...we worked hard, but always had fun in the process. Tom was a wonderful person and he'll be greatly missed. My sympathy and prayers go out to all who loved him.
Ricky Temple
September 14, 2005
My deepest sympathy to Tom's family. Spending time talking with Tom was always a pleasant experience. He will be greatly missed in Houston. God Bless you Tom Custer
Stacy Curttright
September 14, 2005
I worked with Tom for many years at SBC and he was such a class act. His sly grin always made you smile back, his calm demeanor made him a joy to work with and his quick wit always kept you in stitches. We tended to always get in trouble when we sat together in big important meetings. What a kind, wonderful and warm human being he was! I will miss his jokes so much. He is already missed tremendously. My prayers are with the family and will be for a long time.
Catheline Davis-Lavone
September 14, 2005
Tom and I worked together on the United Way campaign in 2004, he played a key role in making the campaign a success. We will all miss him. Our hearts go out to his family. May love surround you, faith sustain you and hope encourage you day by day.
Roberta Birtchet
September 14, 2005
Tom always greeted us warmly with his handsome smile. He was thought of highly by his extended SBC family in Texas. Our deepest condolences to the Custer Family. Sincerely,
Debby Stone
September 14, 2005
May the Holy Spirit comfort the Custer family during this time of grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wanya McGee Hughes
September 14, 2005
It was a pleasure working with Tom,he was such a classy guy. I sure will miss him.
Frank Duran
September 14, 2005
Tom was a good friend and a co-worker I looked up to. We had the opportunity to work together several times and he will be missed.
Alicia Rivera
September 14, 2005
Tom Custer- What a man! He was the most professional and kindest Sales Manager I have ever met. I will miss his great smile and that wink in his eye.
For his family and all those who loved him, I ask for the Peace of GOD.
"Your sun will never set again, and your moon will wane no more; the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your days of sorrow will end" -ISAIAH 60.20 NIV
Dan Turak
September 13, 2005
I went to college with Tom. 8 of us lived together our freshman year.
I'll never forget those good memories...Tom is very much a part of them. Speaking on behalf of Tom's other freshman roommates (Fred,Joe,Tom R, Tim, Ron & Bill)
we're deeply saddened and we extend our sincere regrets and sympathy to the entire Custer family.
Dan
Paul P. Smith III
September 13, 2005
I enjoyed a very satifying working relationship with Tom. I respected him for his knowledge and experience and warmly felt that he returned that respect -something I considered a large complement. We shared a love for motorcycles so this hits even closer to home. My prayers and laden heart are with his family and friends. May God bless and comfort you all.
Lisa Schrock
September 13, 2005
You will be truly missed, for everyone who knew you loved you. It won't be the same without you around, I just can't believe you are gone. My heart goes out to your dad, Amy, Lauren, Adam and Mark and only hope you are with your mom watching over them. We love you, we'll miss you!
Kevin Long
September 13, 2005
I'm a better person for working with Tom, a kind, good person. He is missed by many here in his Houston office and his Bellaire neighborhood.
Lauren Blowers
September 13, 2005
Tom was just the nicest guy - we all had some great times "back in the day" in Houston. Time moves on, and I haven't seen him in over a year, but the memories are still there....God Speed, Custer
ann ellison
September 13, 2005
Worked with Tom as Administrative Assistant to the Vice President. My deepest sympathy and my prayers are with his family and friends. ann ellison
Stephanie Brackney
September 13, 2005
Tom was such a kind person. He was so thoughtful and always doing nice things for others. He had a great sense of humor and always had us laughing at the office. He will be greatly missed.
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