Thomas Francis Luginbill Thomas Francis Luginbill passed away March, 4, 2018, in San Luis Obispo, CA, at the age of 69. He was born March 23, 1948, in Bluffton, Ohio, to parents Frances and Mary Luginbill. He attended La Habra High School in California and spent two years in the U.S. Army where he served in Vietnam. He continued his education at Cuesta College, and Cal Poly, in San Luis Obispo, where he graduated with a BA in Sociology. His love for the area kept him here for over 40 years, where he went to own the Battery Exchange, and finally enjoyed distributing coffee for SLO Roasted for over 24 years. Tom was married for 22 years mainly because of his easy-going attitude, patience, persistence, and his ability to listen to his wife Vicki. They began travelling all over the world, including stops at the Olympics in London, The Super Bowl in Houston, Nascar, the Oscars, and summers in Europe. He was a golf enthusiast, where he recently hit a hole in one at Dairy Creek and was a member of the CCGolf Club. He enjoyed playing poker with his friends, was an avid Rams and Dodgers fan, enjoyed hiking, fishing, going to live concerts, and was a member of the American Legion post 66. Tom is survived by his wife, Vicki Luginbill, her son, Kevin Tucker, and daughter, Victoria; his sister, Nancy and husband Jim; brother, Steve and partner Eric; several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews; and many devoted friends. Tom is preceded in death by his father, Francis; his mother Mary, and his very special nephew, Jimmy. His 70th birthday party celebration will take place at 1:00 pm, Friday, March 23, 2018, at the American Legion, Post 66 in San Luis Obispo. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Jimmy Jackson Memorial YMCA fund of Orange County, which supports scholarships for underprivileged kids.
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Vicky-so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was a genuine friend who would do anything for you. A very caring, sharing human being who will be missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace good buddy.
Michael Jackson
Friend
March 31, 2018
Vicki and family,
We were so shocked and very sad to hear about Tom. We have known Tom since 1965. He was a neighbor and a good friend.
Tom was always laughing and knew how to have a good time for sure. Our caring thoughts are with you at this sad and difficult time.
Happy Birthday Tom. We love you Tom ❣and we will miss you.
Mike and Margie Hedrick Los Osos, CA
March 23, 2018
Vicki so very sorry about Tom,, I will miss him very much,! I will always think of him and miss him when playing . Mitch Pickens
March 22, 2018
Dear Vicki- . - I shall miss lunching with you and Tom when I am in SLO
Chrystal Wilder
March 21, 2018
We lost a great friend and supporter in Tom. He, and you, Vicki, were so good for Denny in his last days. Tom will be missed by many.
Marty Brown
March 21, 2018
What a wonderful picture of Tom. I haven't seen Tom since our family get together right before he went to California. He was always upbeat and a joy to be around. So sorry to hear of his passing. His dad and my mother were brother and sister making us 1st cousins. We all had a lot of fun at Grandma & Grandpa Luginbill's family get togethers on the farm. He looks so happy in the picture. It brings tears to my eyes knowing you, Nancy,and Tom and other family members will miss him dearly. Our prayers are with you all. Linda Ridenour from Columbus Grove, Ohio
March 14, 2018
Good friend I work with him for 17 years, friendly, smiling all the time, God bless, and my more dip condolence, rest in peace.
Carlos Caldera
Friend
March 13, 2018
So sorry for your loss. What a lovely and fun man. He left us too soon.
Donna Jones
March 13, 2018
Dear Vicki & Family,
We were saddened to read of Tom's passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences at this time.
Warmly,
Pat & Dennis Zimmerman
March 12, 2018
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