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Thomas O'Connor Obituary
Suffolk - Thomas Joseph O'Connor, IV, left us May 6, 2013. Thomas was born on June 18, 1976 in Suffolk, Virginia. He will be loved and deeply missed by his parents, Tim and Helen Johnson, his father Tommy O'Connor, his brothers, Jamie and Jett Johnson, his sister Sadie O'Connor, and his living grandmothers, Alice O'Connor and Anna Johnson. Thomas will also be missed by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as dear friends, the latter of which there are too many to count.
Thomas graduated from Nansemond-Suffolk Academy in 1994, before going on to study at James Madison University. Thomas came from a family with a long tradition of Scouting. He grew up in Troop 1, years later receiving his own Eagle Scout Award from Troop 30. Always the avid outdoorsman, Thomas lived and worked on the water on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and, most of all, spending time with his friends and family.
A celebration of life will be held at his home at the Boy Scout Amphitheater directly behind Johnson's Gardens, 3201 Holland Road, Suffolk, VA on Thursday, May 9, at 11 a.m. Please wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Family will receive friends following the service.
A Boy Scout Scholarship Fund has been set up in Thomas' name. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomas J. O'Connor, IV Memorial BSA Summer Camp Scholarship, c/o MSUMC, 202 N. Main Street, Suffolk, VA, 23434. R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family. Condolences may be registered at www.rwbakerfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas O'Connor
Cheryl and Mike Goins
May 14, 2013
Helen, Tim and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Thomas. Our thoughts and prayers are not only with you today but in the months to come.
Linda & Howie Soucek
May 11, 2013
We join others in offering our heartfelt condolences, along with our love and prayers.
Theresa Chick
May 9, 2013
Dear Helen & family,
Our family is so very sorry for your loss and God bless all of you through this time.
May 9, 2013
Our hearts hurt for you and your family! Our prayer is that you will feel the loving arms of God wrapped around you during this time! You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Betty and Marty Burgess
May 9, 2013
Tommy and family, We were shocked and saddened to learn of Thomas's death and we send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
May 9, 2013
Dear Tommy,
I was so sorry to learn of the death of your son, especially one so keen on the outdoors. Please accept condolences from all of us on the Cape Charles Historical Society Board.
Marion Naar
Deidre Dickens
May 8, 2013
Helen, Tim, Jamie and Jett,
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers as you mourn the loss of your dear Thomas.
Dena Harrell Bailey
May 8, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear about Thomas's death. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
May 8, 2013
Kathy and I are so sad for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Love in Christ,
John and Kathy Boothe
Kelly Lee
May 8, 2013
Helen and Tim,
I am so sorry for your loss. You all and your family are in my thoughts and prayers now and in the coming months.
May 8, 2013
Tommy, so very sorry to hear this. Will be thinking of you and your family. Joni Joyner
Tracy P. Carr
May 8, 2013
Helen and family; I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and heart go out to you all. May God keep you close and safe.
Theresa Williams
May 8, 2013
I am so sad to hear about Thomas. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Suzy Kennerly
May 8, 2013
Tommy,
So so sorry to hear about your loss. Words can't begin to express my deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
JOANNA MELITO
May 8, 2013
THE MELITO FAMILY SENDS THEIR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU NOW AND IN THE FUTURE....GOD BLESS.
Tony Deena and Danielle Cordero
May 8, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss, we send our deepest condolences.
Bobby Smith
May 8, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss.may god be with you all.
Meredith Restein
May 8, 2013
Thomas was a dear friend and a wonderful person, who will be deeply missed by our family and so many here on the Eastern Shore. You are in our thoughts and prayers, and we are so sorry for your loss. He will be in our memories, always!
Jim Gordon
May 8, 2013
My words are inadequate and my heart is broken. Peace be with the families and with Thomas.
JoAnne Carr Woolard
May 8, 2013
Tim and Helen.....So very sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jimmy Parks
May 8, 2013
Tommy, so sorry for your loss,I will be thinking and praying for you and your family.
Betty Scott
May 8, 2013
Dearet Tommy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May God keeps his loving arms around you.
Linda Eure
May 8, 2013
So very sorry to hear of your loss. I still remember coaching Thomas in T-Ball at SYAA. He was my star player that year. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Linda Wiggins Eure
Susan and Brent Holmes
May 8, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
May 7, 2013
Our thoughts are with you. We have walked on this path and it's very hard.
Dean and Sarah Carter
Oldsmar, FL
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