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Tommie J. "TJ" Wonnum III

Tommie Wonnum Obituary

WONNUM, TOMMIE J., III "TJ"

Suddenly on June 30, 2003, of Dumfries, VA. Beloved son of Frances A. Wonnum of Dumfries and Tommie (Linda) Wonnum Jr. of Thomaston, GA; devoted brother of John Jerome, Pamela, Ashely and Jade Wonnum; loving grandson of James F. and Annie M. Green and Tommie and Frances Wonnum Sr.; nephew of Rhonda and Robert Proctor. He is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1840 Chapel Dr., Triangle, VA 22172, on Monday, July 7, from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Interment Washington National Cemetery, Suitland, MD. Arrangements by LEE FUNERAL HOME, INC., Clinton, MD.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 5, 2003.

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Michele and Bubba Gayles

June 30, 2023

TJ, this is the anniversary of your passing, and you are still much thought of in the hearts and mines of your family and friends. I loved the way you loved, honored, and protected your mom. You were and are still a jewel in the eyes of those who love you. Rest In Peace young man knowing that you will never be forgotten!
Love, Michele and Bubba Gayles

KATRINA WONNUM HAWKINS

June 29, 2023

Missing you... Continue to keep watching over me...

Aunt Rhonda

June 14, 2023

TJ, Another Heavenly Birthday, Missing You.

Rhonda

December 25, 2022

TJ, Merry Christmas To You. With Love , Aunt Rhonda & Uncle Robbie.

Aunt Rhonda

June 14, 2022

Missing You TJ Happiest Birthday To You ,

Rhonda

June 14, 2021

Happy Heavenly Birthday Love Always Aunt Rhonda

June 15, 2020

Happy birthday TJ love and miss u man.

-Ian Sumers

Katrina Wonnum Hawkins

June 15, 2020

Happy Heavenly Birthday Lil Cuz, you are truly missed but I know your watching over me, thank you for being my special angel. Love you always and forever. Trina Wonnum

Rhonda

June 14, 2020

Happy Heavenly Birthday TJ, Missing You... With Love..Aunt Rhonda

Freddie Fuller

June 16, 2019

All is well. You are treasured and dearly missed. When you see my son say hello.

teresa higgins

June 15, 2019

Happy Heavenly Birthday...

Deborah Blackmon

June 15, 2019

Happy belated birthday TJ, man I miss you!

Sam Marchand

June 15, 2019

TJ, Happy Heavenly B-Day Miss and Love you.

June 14, 2019

TJ, Wishing You A Happy Heavenly Birthday. Love Aunt Rhonda

Sabrina Brown

December 9, 2018

Thinking of you TJ. May the Perpetual Light shine upon you Sweetie. Blessings!

December 8, 2018

Still missing you. Love you!

Charlene Ball

June 18, 2018

Happy Belated Born Day TJ Miss your smile and always thinking of you❣Gone from this earth but NEVER from our hearts ❣

Sam Marchand

June 15, 2018

Happy Born Day TJ - If you hear of a Ellis Smith up there you'll enjoy him ya'll RIP. Miss U much - your Mom is such a sweetie. H&Ks

Aunt Rhonda

June 14, 2018

TJ, Happy Heavenly Birthday To You , Love You,

September 17, 2017

Not a day that goes by decreases my love for you and missing of you. Mom

Aunt Rhinda

June 30, 2017

T3N4Life

Sam Marchand

June 16, 2017

Happy B-Day Tommy H&Ks

June 14, 2017

Happy Birthday TJ, Forever In My Heart.

February 21, 2017

Hey Tommie. U just came across my mind today. I remember how nice laid back u were & u used to always come to my house for my brothers. I just seen u not too long before this tragedy happened. So sad & unfair!!!!

Deborah

June 30, 2016

I miss you my dear friend. I simply miss you!

Katrina Wonnum

June 15, 2016

Happy Birthday TJ.

Rhonda

June 14, 2016

Happy Birthday TJ,

Shaynisha

June 14, 2016

You will forever be loved and missed!
Happy Birthday to you my love.

August 31, 2015

Baby I just miss my baby boy!

Mom

August 31, 2015

As long as I can dream, as long as I can think,
as long as I have a memory...
I will love you.
As long as I have eyes to see and ears to hear
and lips to speak...
I will love you.
And as long as I have a heart to feel, a soul stirring within me,
an imagination to hold you...
I will love you.
And as long as I have a breath to speak your name...
I will love you.
Anonymus

March 5, 2015

Every time i seem to take a step forward and give my self permission to dream and know that you want me to be happy something triggers and my heart aches and I miss you even more. Mom

S Brown

March 3, 2015

My Dearest TJ,
The last time my eyes looked upon that round face and brown eyes was when we left Hawaii in June 1996. You had the cutest legs and pigeon-toes. No doubt, you and my daughter Ghanesha were the most spoiled kids on Schofield. (SMILE) You two were like twins. If I fussed at one, I had to fuss at the other. It's funny how life is nothing but a vapor and soon gone! That is extremely difficult to understand when a life so young is taken away much too quickly. Nevertheless, God led me to this site and I've never visited this site until today. Perhaps I needed to vent because I have held my feelings in for so long! At first, I was angry at God for allowing you to be taken away from your mom. I felt that your mom didn't deserve all the hurt and pain of losing you. She loved you and your brother so so very much! I use to see the love of how she would look at you. I use to see the love of how she would hug you. I used to see the love when she would correct and reward you with praise. Fran was one of the best moms I knew. She was a great example of a how a mom should treat her children. John was a true big brother for you and I could only imagine the hurt he's been through of losing his little brother. You and John were like my other children and I could take you anywhere without problems. You were very mannerable and you loved your mom and respected her very deeply. I miss you TJ and never, will I forget you my Sweetie. Never! God will continue to embraced your family and friends in His arms to comfort them. You are an angel and you are in God's hands and I shall see you again. You will continue to be in all our hearts! I love you! May the perpetual light shine upon you forever and ever! Amen!

Sam Marchand

January 31, 2014

Hi Mr. TJ - Miss you much - I was with your Mom this morning to celebrate her 2nd RETIREMENT, Friday, 31 January 2014. There is so much to be proud of - we both are BLESSED to have her in lives. Continue to have a Hallelujah good time.

July 2, 2013

TJ,, Although years have gone by, and the hurt and pain of not having you with us has subsided some knowing that you are in Heaven with Our Lord and Savior and doing things that could not possibly be done in this mortal world, That day has not been forgotten, And knowing that Fran is finding peace makes it easier, Nephew,, keep shining that bright light on your mom and the rest of your family and friends. Love Always, Aunt Rhonda

Mom

June 30, 2013

You were to good for this wicked world you accomplished so much in such a short period of time. Now you are sitting next to our Lord and Saviour on the throne. You are so loved and missed but as time goes on you are never ever forgotten and you are a part of our lives every single day.

April 4, 2013

To know u is to understand and recognize what an impact that continues to be made because u touched so many when u were hear and u continue to shine IhN thru grace mercy and peace

April 4, 2013

So how does a Mom know where her son soul has landed? She smiled one day, she laughed , she started to be able to sleep again, her heart was at peace she joined the world again . Mom misses her baby every day and thru Jesus grace and mercy she sees signs and finally realizes that her angels soul landed in a place that indeed allowed her to smile again laugh once more and to recognize the blessings that have allowed a mother to loose a child' here on earth but to recognize and celebrate where his soul has landed! Only a merciful God would allow peace in a mother's heart

Mom

April 3, 2013

Time continues to march
My heart continues to miss u every moment of every day

F

March 25, 2013

As the years go by it seems my world stopped and then one day I caught myself smiling and laughing out loud when I remembered something u said or did. I miss u and understand and I know where your soul has landed

Sherese Johnson

March 21, 2013

I say your name aloud in prayer every night. Keep dancing in Heaven! You are not forgotten! <3

Avé Montague

March 19, 2013

Many times I remember you.. I always remember your mothers love. I remember maturity through knowing you and I remember your forgiving smile - I remember forgiveness. We cannot blame God for man's free will, everyone has their own path that we must try to accept. Yours took you (too) early to do better things with our saviour. I wish words & time could heal your mothers wounds. Mrs. Francis - I will never forget him.

Mom

December 24, 2012

the holidays the love we shared the kindness the special person you are how much I miss you can never be put in words

Tomeka

September 1, 2012

Thinking of you little cuz...

Charrsi

August 9, 2012

TJ,
I miss you dearly and despite the years that have gone by, it's still hard to believe that you aren't going to walk in my mom's house like you own the place (smile). You won't believe how grown Little Regg is now. He isn't so little anymore. You know, it saddens me that my dauther will only know you through pictures. What's crazy is she is a June baby as well. Wish you were still here with us. Despite my busy life, I think about you often. Love you with all my heart!

July 3, 2012

Time moves on but not a day moves on without my wonderful child

Tangee Simon

June 17, 2012

TJ,
Happy Belated Birthday, I think about you, brother and your mom often. You are truly a gift from GOD and for this I am grateful!

Deborah Barron

June 17, 2012

Happy belated birthday Tommie!! Miss you dearly

June 16, 2012

Because I love you and will never ever forget how wonderful you are

Robert Golightly

June 16, 2012

Happy Belated Birthday brother. We celebrated on the 14tg for you. We miss you and love you!!!

June 14, 2012

TJ,

Happy Birthday Nephew, You Are Always In My Thoughts,Love & Miss You.

Aunt Rhonda

Ave' Montague

April 13, 2012

Randmon thought about TJ today - Being grateful for forgiveness and appreciative to have ever crossed his path. To a young wonderful spirit gone too soon... but with the eternal love of a mother in your wake.

Ghanesha Brown

January 18, 2012

We haven't seen each other since we were little in Hawaii. U was more spoiled then I was lol. I wish we would've kept in touch growing up. When my mom told me what happened to u my heart dropped. The good and the innocent always goes first and that's not fair at all. I don't know, u popped up in my mind. It's hard to think of u being gone cause I still see that little boy missing his front teeth running around on the playground at OLS. Much respect due and given to u. U'll always be in all of our hearts. Alot of love 4 u.

Ian Sumers

December 15, 2011

Man TJ its been a while since i checked in with ya but u know i keep u in my thoughts always man love and miss u homey.

Mom

December 15, 2011

My dearest Tommie,

I love you, miss you, and want you here with me every single day. Mom

Robert Golightly

December 14, 2011

Tommie Jessie Wonnum,

Not a day goes by where I don't think about you brother, nest friend and loved one. You are truly missed. Love you always and forever.

freddie fuller

October 24, 2011

lest we forget. TJ is in my thoughts. Thank you for not letting us forget.

October 23, 2011

There is not a day that goes by that I don't wish you were here. We all do

October 22, 2011

TJ,

You are always in my thoughts and heart.

XOXO
Aunt Rhonda

September 20, 2011

Missing you every single day. Wanting you here but happy that you are looking down on all of the people who love you and continuing to provide us with God's blessings and love

Mom

August 11, 2011

I loved your yesterday, today and I'll love you tomorrow.

Mom

June 15, 2011

I spoke to a few of your friends yesterday. We haven't celebrated your birthday at the park in Lakeridge for almost two years now. But it looks like your friends plan to connect with me at the end of this month at our house. I love you every single day and miss you more than anyone can imagine.

Deborah Barron

June 14, 2011

Happy birthday

Deborah Barron

June 14, 2011

I have been thinking about you so much lately and I feel like one day a few weeks ago I looked up in the sky to a beautiful sunrise and I felt like you were smiling at me. I miss you so much

Mom

January 3, 2011

You and I were so close here on earth, you always wanted Mom to be ok. You loved and respected me and I adored both you and your big brother. I miss you always and for ever

Sherese Johnson

January 2, 2011

Happy New Year Tommie!!! Still miss you more than A LOT!

Mom

January 1, 2011

Every day that passes, every week, month and year I miss you

Mom

November 3, 2010

I just miss you so much

Sophia Aboulhouda

June 18, 2010

Tommie, Tommie, Tommie

Love you so much
Think about you all the time
Remember you like you were here a Moment ago
Know for sure you're waiting up there
Patiently

Sherese Johnson

June 15, 2010

Even though life likes to get in the way sometimes, it can never overshadow my thoughts of the people I care about the most. I didn't get to sign the guestbook yesterday, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY TJ!!! May you continue to rest in God's magnificent peace and be the loving angel all your family and friends adore.
<3Sherese

June 14, 2010

Mommie.......

Bereaved Parents

June 14, 2010

Thinking of you...Today, especially June 14 we're thinking of you knowing that you're still calling on a strength you probably never thought you would need. We know it hasn't been easy for you, we haven't forgotten and we wanted you to know that we're right there with you in spirt as you once more travel through this season of precious memories. Tommie's Family in MD, GA and throughout the world are in our thoughts as we remember your precious Tommie...

BP of the USA

Linda Harkness

June 14, 2010

What if the brilliant, twinkling stars that bring the dark night sky to life are windows looking out ot the heaven? And at the very moment when we're wishing on those stars, hoping that the loved ones we have lost are happy, safe, and free... maybe they are looking from the other side, making the same wish for us sending us all their love. Dear Fran, I'm wishing you the comfort of loving memories and the feeling that you'll always be connectd to one so close to your heart..Sharon Vallaeau. I believe we'd all like to think that it's true... Each of us looking at the stars while our children are looking at those same stars from "the other side." I guess we all believe anything that can bring us peace, especially at this time of year for you and your family. I've learned that there are no words to bring comfort, but I've also learned how important it is to each of us that our child is remembered, so I wanted to let you no wthat your precious son Tommie is being remembered by me today on his 26th birthday. You can be sure, too that our Kristin is throwing him one BIG bash to help hm celebrate! Then tonight, look up at the stars...I'm sure Tommie will be there sending you his love..I'm sorry my friend..With Love From One Mom to Another, Linda Harkness

June 14, 2010

TJ,

Happy Birthday Nephew, You are in my thoughts today, tommorrow and forever.

I Love You
Aunt Rhonda

June 6, 2010

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

mom

May 9, 2010

Just wishing you were here and thank you for all the blessings of peace you and our father has bestowed. Mom

Mom

March 22, 2010

We had a program today to celabrate the lives of our children. As beautiful as the program was it hurts so much that you are not here. I miss you so very much TJ and I want you here. We had 19 years in almost two full weeks with you. I realize that you know how much I miss you but I can't say it enough. Love Mom

February 28, 2010

TJ,

It,s been awhile since I have signed your guest book. Know that you are always in my thoughts. My love for you my nephew will never change.

Aunt
Rhonda

mom

January 9, 2010

son i'm starting to pack today putting everything in place for the big move.

mom

January 1, 2010

Happy new year

December 24, 2009

every single day we miss you more

mom

December 21, 2009

just wondering what life would be like for us if you were here with your wonderful hugs and your dreams of tommorow.

Mom

November 25, 2009

There is not a day that goes by that I don't wish that my baby boy was here.

Sherese Johnson

November 23, 2009

I know all is well up there with you, Tommie. I pray you continue to bring peace and comfort to everyone here on Earth who miss your smiling face.

<3Sherese

Mom

November 19, 2009

Just wondering?

Mom

October 19, 2009

Every moment, hour, day week month and year i miss you more than the last

Shaynisha Dunbar

October 14, 2009

...came across the Taz blanket you got me years ago for either Christmas or one of our anniversaries but I can't remember. Just know that when I'm bundled up with it, it will be like having you next to me. Missing you doesn't seem to get any easier but I've learned to cope.

You're always in my heart & thoughts. The years passing will never change that. Now, my grandfather can join you, my grandmother & father in Heaven and continue to watch over me.

Love Always

Mom

September 3, 2009

I just love you more every single day.

Mo,

September 3, 2009

I just love you so very much and miss you every day.

August 28, 2009

TJ,

Always thinking of you...

Love Forever,
Aunt Rhonda

August 23, 2009

Just wondering! What would we be doing today.

Mom

June 21, 2009

Hi Baby their isn't a moment, hour or day that goes by that I'm not thinking and wishing you were here.

June 15, 2009

Miss you and love you always

June 14, 2009

TJ,

THIS IS A MILESTONE FOR YOU. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY PRECIOUS NEPHEW.

LOVE YOU,
AUNT RHONDA

June 14, 2009

Hi Baby thinking of you everyday and always. Mom

Shaynisha Dunbar

June 14, 2009

Happy Birthday!!

You're always in my thoughts and will always be in my heart.

Miss you dearly...
Love you Always,

Kourtney Skinner

June 14, 2009

Remembering you on your birthday, though memories of you, and prayers for Mama Fran are an everyday occurence, today is special, and always will be. Love you and miss you.

June 13, 2009

I love you and miss you so very much.

June 13, 2009

Just wondering what you would be doing today? Getting ready to hang out and celabrate your birthday? Graduated from college, first apartment, in love, full time job, hanging out with your Big Brother, giving back, Peace Corps, signed up for the Lakers Team and working in your field Sports Medicine? Just hanging out with Mom! Giving Grandpa a big hug for Father's Day and going to GA to hang out with your Dad and the rest of the family. I don't know but what I do know is that I miss you so very much and do take comfort in knowing that you are wrapped in the arms of Jesus and with that knowledge is my moment of comfort.

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