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Thomas J. Smith, Jr., passed away December 12, 2011 at the age of 67. Born in Piqua, Ohio his family moved to Arizona in the early 1950's. Tom attended Tempe High School and graduated in 1962. He was later drafted into the Army and stationed in Germany. Tom worked for several companies throughout his career in banking retiring from JPMorgan Chase in March of 2009. Tom was preceded in death by his parents Thomas Sr. and Eileen. He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley; children, Tommy III and Amy; grandchildren, Tommy IV, Tyler, Kourtney, Ashley, Madison Jo and Carson; siblings, Carolyn, Patti, Richard and Jack. Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 8:00 pm Monday, Dec. 19, 2011 at Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282. The funeral service will be at the same location at 10:30 am, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, followed by a graveside service at Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, 85024. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to EarCandyCharity.org to support Tom's love of children and music.
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Amy Welch
January 15, 2012
Grandpa Smiff,
There are no words that could possibly express our love for you. We will cherish every memory, now and always. We miss you. Love you dad,
Amy, Todd, Madi Jo, and Carson
Rod Gates
January 3, 2012
Shirley,
I am so sorry for your loss of Tom. I know from your stories how important he was in your life. At some point your heart will find joy in the memories of all the good times you spent together over the years. Cherish your memories.
Dan Ritchie
December 22, 2011
Shirley, We are truly sorry for your loss. Tom was a great guy and really fun to be around. I think Carol's favorite memory of Tom was meeting him at one of VNB's famous after-work parties at Grahmn Central Station and someone spinning him around on the floor like a break dancer. His cool demeaner and his infectious smile will be missed.
Love,
Dan and Carol Ritchie
Lisa Doot
December 21, 2011
I didn't know Tom very well but I know he was always there for you and Ashley. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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Maureen Robinson
December 20, 2011
Shirley, I still cannot believe Tom has passed. He was the kindest most wonderful guy I ever knew always smiling & happy and eager to please. He certainly was one-of-a-kind and didn't have an enemy in the world. He lived life to the fullest and I will never forget him. He will be missed. My prayers are with you and your family during this time. Love to you Shirley, Mo
Lori Boucher
December 19, 2011
Tom was definately one of my favorite bosses at VNB. He was a very good man and awesome friend. It was so good to see him at the VNB reunion recently. I still can't hardly believe this--we are all going to miss you so much. My thoughts & prayers are with Tom, Shirley, and family--I'm so sorry. Love you Tom & Shirley
Pat Fitchjarrell
December 18, 2011
Shirley,I am so sorry about your loss of Tom and my prayers are with you. Tom was such a sweet person and fun to be with. He was so good to show us around when we were there in 2008 and I will never forget him and his kindness. Love to you and all the family. Just think Heaven is sweeter with Tom there.
Lois Glad
December 18, 2011
Shirley, I was so saddened to hear of Tom's passing. Another angel is in Heaven my prayers are with you and your family.
Mary Jenkins
December 18, 2011
Tom,
I will missing your smiling face, generosity, and patience. There are so many special memories of you in my heart. Thank you for being our guide around Europe, taking us where ever we wanted to go, and showing us sites we did not even know existed. There will always be a hole in my life that you used to fill. I hope you are flying with the angels and spending time with your family and friends that preceded you through the Pearly Gates.
Love, Mary
Mavis & Howard Jenkins
December 18, 2011
Dear Tom, You have been a wonderful son-in-law and friend and an all around great person. All of our family loved you so much. My extended family loved that you went to so many of our family reunions in AL, GA & TX. You really liked joining so many of them in playing your guitar and singing. See you in heaven. We love you.
Shirley Smith
December 18, 2011
Tom, my love, my sweet wonderful husband, I cannot believe you are gone. You were always so full of life. I know you are at peace and in Heaven visiting with the family and friends you have lost. I will miss you so much but have so many wonderful memories to keep you alive in my heart. I'm counting on you to be there at Heaven's Gate to welcome me when my time comes. All my Love, Shirley
December 18, 2011
To Shirley and Tom's Family:
I know your grief and I have felt your pain with the loss of a loved especially a husband or wife or child.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom your work is done here on earth and you now fly among God's angels.One you and I shall meet and talk about our many experience while here on earth.
In Jesus name Amen
L.Hiram(Larry)Adams
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