Thomas Dewey Hackney

Thomas Dewey (Tom) Hackney, 64, of Roanoke County, Va., died on Saturday evening, April 24, 2010, at his home. Tom was a devoted husband, father, and brother who will be deeply missed by everyone. He loved life and enjoyed traveling with his family and friends. Tom retired from Norfolk and Western Railway as a pipe fitter with 27 years service. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eula Gearheart Hackney; father, Sidney A. Hackney; sister, Mary Lee Liakos; and wife, Frances J. Hackney. Tom is survived by his son, Timothy S. (Tim) Hackney, of Roanoke; devoted sister, Shirley M. Hackney, of Roanoke; brother, Charles Wray and wife, Shirley, of Roanoke; brother-in-law, Johnny Liakos, of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Greg Taylor and Kathy Hilton, both of Franklin County. The family would like to thank all of Tom's caregivers for all their care and concern for him during his illness. A funeral service will be held at noon on Thursday, April 29, 2010, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Pastor Bob West officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.