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Thomas Persell Obituary

PERSELL, THOMAS JOHN

On July 2, 2005, of Clinton, MD. Survived by his wife, Tammy; children, Thomas John Jr., Joshua, Raven and Jason Thomas; son of Tommy Linkous and Debra Patrick; stepson of Sandy Linkous and Kenneth Patrick; brother of Charles Persell and Todd Persell; stepbrother of Willie, Freddie, Tbo, and Leonard Linkous, Wanda and Tammy; grandson of Shirley Parrish and nephew of Tina, Lori, Barbara and Larry Persell. Visitation on Friday, July 8, from 11 a.m. until time of funeral at 1 p.m. at LEE FUNERAL HOME, INC., Branch Ave. and Coventry Way, Clinton, MD.

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Published by The Washington Post from Jul. 6 to Jul. 7, 2005.

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Jennifer Jones

July 28, 2005

T.J., you always had a way of brightening everyone's day. We love you and miss you. You know we'll help out all we can with Tammy and the kids. You will always be in our hearts and prayers. Love, Tebo & Jenni

Sue Winfrey (mother of Chuck, Jennifer, Melissa & Amanda)

July 7, 2005

My children and I have known TJ for many years and I was so saddened to learn of this loss. Please accept my condolences and deepest sympathies.

shawn&joaquin balboa

July 7, 2005

Condolences to everyone affected by TJ's passing.Our prayers are with you Tammy .Todd our love and prayers are with you

Jennifer Winfrey

July 7, 2005

Im sorry to hear about the loss of Tj. He was a close friend of My brother, my sisters and I. We all grew up together and all had lots of fun times. He will definately be missed by lots. We Miss you Tj!



Tammy the rest of the family.... Keep your heads up and know that its going to be hard without him but every day will get a little easier and remember he is watching you and protecting you from above and even tho he isnt with us in person he is with us in all of our hearts.

Melissa Winfrey

July 7, 2005

he was like a brother to me and i love him very much and i am so happy that he found someone who will treat him right but i miss him so much and i feel really bad about what happen and tammy your my girl and i am so sorry for your lost of tj, i loved him like he was my own brother and i am gonna miss him like hell so if you need anyone to talk to then call me ok? i'll give youthe number later ok? i love you all.. bye!! I MISS YOU TJ!!!!!!!!!

Michele Hale

July 6, 2005

I am an ex-sister in law and mother to two of his nieces. I have know TJ for many many years and have watched him grow from a boy to a man. I am heartbroken for this family's loss and will miss him dearly.

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