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He was born to Roy and Ora Stanford in East Cleveland, Ohio.
Tom grew up and went to school in Euclid, Ohio. In World War II he was active in the Merchant Marines and U.S. Navy. After the war he was a civilian captain for twenty years with the Coast Guard, licensed to 100 ton in Florida and the Bahama Islands. He retired after 34 years with the Fort Lauderdale News as a printer and composing room foreman.
In his life Tom enjoyed boating, deep sea fishing, skin diving, camping, motorcycling, bicycling, country western dancing and yes partying with friends. He belonged to the Eagles, Moose, American Legion, DAV, Charlotte Country Music Club and Harbor Cove Civic Association.
Tom is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Denise Stanford; sons, Tim (Lissa Spalding) Stanford and Rev. Thomas (Nancy) Stanford of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; granddaughters, Christina Beck (Chris), Jenna (Neal) Carroll of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; nephew, David Stanford II of Tallahassee, Florida; niece, Cindy (Virgil) Glorioso of North Ft. Myers, Florida; nephews, Jim Grant and Bill (Mary Beth) Grant of Cleveland, Ohio; four great grandchildren; step brother, Corwin Grant of Painesville, Ohio; stepdaughters, Michelle (Aaron) Lail of Newton, North Carolina and Dawn (Chris) Harrington of Tega Cay, South Carolina.
Services are 2 P.M., Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Harbor Cove Clubhouse, 499 Imperial Drive, North Port, Florida 34287.
In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans' Home Fund, 21281 Grayton Terrace, Port Charlotte FL 33954
Interment will be at a later date at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Rd. 72, Sarasota, Florida.
To send condolences, please visit www.farleyfuneralhome.com
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Lynne Helm
April 28, 2019
I look back with fondness on those days in the Fort Lauderdale News composing room with Tom reporting on weekend outdoors adventures near Everglades City. A long life well lived. My condolences to Denise and family on Tom's passing.
April 27, 2019
I am incredibly sorry for your loss, my. May you always cherish the memories that you've had with your loved one. Remember God's promise at Jeremiah 29:11,12 this will give the family the comfort they all need during this time of grief.
RRH
April 27, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family during this difficult time. My the words at acts 5:28,29 strengthen the family as you await seeing your dear Thomas again.
Bonnie McHenry (Miller)
April 26, 2019
Dear Deni, my heart is so glad for all of the happy memories that you, Tom, Jack and I enjoyed in Harbor Cove boating, fishing, dancing, camping, visiting you in Crossville, TN, Robesonia, Pennsylvania and vacationing in the Florida Keys. We had a fun friendship. Tim and Tom....your father was a wonderful friend! Love from me, Bonnie McHenry
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