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Thomas Weekley Obituary
Zanesville - Thomas A. Weekley passed away on February 4, 2020. He was born August 14, 1934, in Zanesville, the son of Hallie C. and Maude K. Weekley. He graduated from Zanesville High School, formerly Lash High School, in the class of 1953. Tom married Ruth Livingood on June 8, 1956. They had one daughter, Deborah S. Bragg.
Tom began his working career while a senior in high school at what was then known as a cooperative program, attending class one half day and working one half day. This employment was through the local Ford dealership. He ended his working career in 2018 by working for Dutro Ford as a senior driver. In between those two employments he worked for McGraw Edison, formerly Line Material; Hoosier Engineering, a subcontractor for AEP; and retired from S & S Aggregate in 2000.
Tom was a member of Cornerstone Full Gospel Church, attending the first service held by the Church. He assisted in the building of the church and served as head usher for over thirty years.
He is survived by Ruth, his wife of 63 years, two sisters-in-law, Diane Dingey of Zanesville, and Hazel Weekley of Placid, FL, a niece, Beth Schoop, and nephews, Trent Dingey, Jeffrey Weekley, and David Weekley, and several cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother James, and daughter Deborah, in 2013, and nephew, Mark Weekly, in 2019.
Friends and family may call from 1:00 P.M. until the time of service at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, February 7, 2020 at the BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE with Pastor Steve Harrop officiating, followed by burial at Zanesville Memorial Park Cemetery, Zanesville.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Cornerstone Full Gospel Church, 4509 Salt Creek Drive, Duncan Falls, Ohio 43734 or to Genesis Hospice-Morrison House, 713 Forest Avenue, Zanesville, Ohio 43701.
To send a note of condolence visit www.bolin-dierkesfuneralhome.com, follow us on Facebook, or call our professional staff at (740)452-4551.
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kathryn morrison
February 6, 2020
I was glad to have met the family and TOM if only for brief moments when I volunteered at MORRISON HOUSE. IT WAS NICE HE WAS ABLE TO GET OUTSIDE IN HIS BED BUT FOR A BREIF MOMENT A FEW DAYS BEFORE HIS PASSING.CHERISH THE MEMORIES AND MAY THE ARMS OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY SUSTAIN YOU ALONG WITH GODS ARMS COMFORTING YOU .
Thomas Wilson
February 6, 2020
My condolences to the Family I was 1953 Classmate with Tom as well as at L M and Mc Graw
Mike Dunkle
February 6, 2020
I am so sorry to hear this. My prayers go out to the Family. I worked with Tom for years at Muskingum River Gravel which later became S&S Aggregate. Not only a fellow employee but a Friend.
Erma Riley
February 6, 2020
Ruth
I am sorry for the loss of your beloved husband Tom. May the memories you have of the many years you shared together give you comfort and peace until you meet again in heaven.
With deepest sympathy
Erma (Wagner) Riley
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