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May 30, 1938 - Sep 6, 2020 (Age 82)
So sorry for the loss of a wonderful person who made so many lives better-and more fun. I was one class behind Tom at both Foundation school and Berea College.
T. Sammie Wakefield (Wilson)
September 13, 2020 | Moultonborough, NH | Classmate
Tom was a dear friend. His family and I did several things together, even traveling to and vacationing in Myrtle Beach and Sevierville. We always had so much fun. Tom's infectious smile and personality spread so quickly to everyone who met him. He and Barbara worked so hard on making our Foundation School reunions such a success. It was a pleasure organizing everything with them. His daughters were raised to be contributing examples of their parents love and passions. Job well done my friend....
Phyllis and Warner
September 12, 2020 | Maryville, TN | Friend
What would the first half of the 1960s at Berea College have been without Tom? A boisterous, fun-loving friend to everyone that let him in and a mischievous nemesis to a few. It was such fun to be with him over the years when friends and Bereans gathered. He will be missed.
George Spiggle
September 12, 2020 | Hudson, FL | Classmate
Tom playing intramural football, about 1962
Tom was one of a kind. We remember how he used to greet people across the room with his booming voice, how he made us feel good. We loved him and will miss him. The world will not be the same.
Gail Chandler
September 12, 2020 | Shelbyville, KY | Friend
From the moment I met Tom and Barbara I loved them! I’ve never met anyone quite like them. So thankful that our paths crossed, literally, at Journey Church. Tom was always jovial and loved drawing others in with his humor. I enjoyed hearing their life stories . They both were very special people; kind, happy, caring, generous, friendly, just great people!! Kristen, you are blessed to have such wonderful parents! Fortunately you have many of their good traits! I think of your parents every...
Holly Moore
September 11, 2020 | Versailles, KY | Friend
Tom was a great friend and truly one of a kind!! Our prayers go out to the family!
Julian Austin
September 11, 2020 | DADE CITY, FL | Classmate
What a welcoming light you were to our Berea Foundation School class of ‘61.
I will truly miss your bright smile and warm wit at our Foundation School reunions! You were always so inclusive and jovial at those gatherings. Bless you for your courage and strength. You will be in our hearts and minds when we meet again.
Veree Thompson Woodbridge
September 11, 2020 | St Marys, GA | Classmate
Tom was a wonderful classmate and we shared so many stories. Tom was very instrumental in the development of the Foundation reunions that became so important to all of us. I loved this guy and I know he is taking charge in heaven. RIP Tom.
Keith DeVault
September 10, 2020 | Saint Charles, MO | Classmate
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was certainly a people person who I always enjoyed talking to when he visited our family with Kristen and Adam. So glad you have the reassurance that he is with your mom now and you will see them both again someday, Kristen. Love and prayers to you and Adam.
Becky Banta
September 10, 2020 | Frenchburg, KY | Friend
Thomas “Tom” Coomer, age 82, of Versailles, KY, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Home Place at Midway.
Thomas was born on May 30, 1938 in Jabez, KY to the late Willie N. Coomer and Grace Baker Coomer. He was born and raised in Pulaski County, one of thirteen children. Tom attended Berea College and Berea Foundation. He was a Social worker for the V.A. Medical Center. He loved taking care of his family and his veterans families. Tom knew no strangers, was a jovial soul, and kind and generous. He attended Journey Church in Versailles.
He is survived by a daughter, Kristen (and Adam) Ross of Versailles; one brother, Paul (and Zula) Coomer of Berea, KY; and two sisters, Helen Walters of Somerset and Pauline Hopper of Somerset.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Sue Moore, who preceded him on February 5, 2019; one daughter, Stacie Coomer; five brothers, Leonard, Herbert, Walter, Clay and Jerry; and four sisters, Kate, Shirley, Elizabeth and Brenda.
A private family graveside service will be held on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Stacie-Coomer Cemetery in Jabez. Bro. Randy Nation will officiate the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Stacie-Coomer Scholarship Church Camp Fund in c/o Howells Mill Christian Assembly, 99 Christian Camp Road, Ona, WV 25545 or you may go online at www.easytithe.com/HMCA
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. If you wish to attend the service, you may notify Lake Cumberland Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1441, Somerset, KY 42502.
You are welcome to view the obituary and send condolences to the family at our website: www.LakeCumberlandFuneralService.com
Lake Cumberland Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Tom Coomer.
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