SUMMERELL, Thomas B., 68, passed away on June 22, 2009 after a courageous fight with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Louise; son, Stephen; sister, Sharon Perry of Hampton; as well as extended family. The majority of his career was spent at Robertshaw Controls Company as manager of the South East Asia Division, which afforded him many opportunities to travel the world. Tom spent his later professional years in the automotive industry as a sales consultant for several of the dealerships on Midlothian Turnpike, where he made many friends. His prevailing passion was his family and he will be forever remembered as a wonderful father, great husband and a faithful friend. The family will be receiving friends at Woody Funeral Home, Huguenot Chapel, 1020 Huguenot Road, on Thursday, June 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. The family would like to sincerely thank all of their friends and the great doctors and nurses at CJW Medical Center for their support. Please send donations to Thomas Johns Cancer Center on the CJW Campus.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Louise
You are one of the people Ken & I look forward to seeing at our weekly meeting and have enjoyed getting to know you. We are so sorry for you loss. You and your family have been in our prayers and will continue to be.
Michelle & Ken Dawson
June 27, 2009
God Bless Tom. Hang in there Steve. It was great to get to know the two of you in a short span of time. I enjoy the encouragement and conversations. God bless all of you.
Joseph Fant
June 26, 2009 | Glen Allen, VA
Louise and Stephen
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you
in this time of grief. We always will remember his warm smile and gentle heart. A great neighbor,friend and person. God Bless and watch over you always. May your wonderful memories help you thru this time and bring you much comfort.
Diane and David Serfozo
June 25, 2009 | Midlothian, VA
mr.summerell it was great to have work with you over the past year. getting to know you was a joy thanks for all the life lesson take care buddy GOD has you now
darryl chambers
June 25, 2009 | Midlothian, VA
Words cannot begin to express how sorry I am for your loss. It was truely an honor to have known Tom during the time we worked together at Pence. My prayers and heart felt sympathies to his entire family.
Evelyn Rivera
June 25, 2009 | Midlothian, VA
"To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord" (2 Cor. 5:8). May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
LaToya Storrs
June 25, 2009 | Richmond, VA
I worked with Tom at Saturn of Richmond. My heartfelt prayers go out to his family and long list of friends. I will miss his funny wit and friendship. We lost a good one.
Scott Reyes
June 25, 2009 | Midlothian, VA
I had the pleasure of working with Tom for many years at Robertshaw Controls. My sincere condolences go out to Louise, Stephen and the entire family.
Jettie M. Jacobs
June 25, 2009
Tom was a "true salesman." I knew Tom for 14+ years while at Robertshaw Controls Company. He truly understood various cultures in the world. He could relate, communicate, and talk to anyone. He was honest, hard working, and a dedicated employee. He will be solely missed. My deepest sympathy to all his family.
J. Norman Hall
June 25, 2009 | Glen Allen, VA
