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Thomas Kei Moy

Thomas Moy Obituary

Thomas Kei Moy (T.K.) 65 a long time resident of Sarasota, passed away December 10, 2009. He was the son of the late Robert and Dorothy Moy. In his earlier years, T.K. served in the National Guard and worked for Hawkins Ambulance Service. He also worked in his family's restaurant The Golden Buddha and at one time owned the restaurant The Little Buddha. In 1969 T.K. was the first Asian to become a Deputy for the Sarasota County Sheriff's Department. Sergeant Moy served 34 years before retiring in 2003. T.K. was a 5th degree black belt in Jujitsu and loved boxing. He is survived by his four children Thomas Robert Moy, Virginia Ann Moy-Smith, Paul Joshua Moy and William Joseph Moy; three sisters Nellie Prebor, Jeannie Stevens and Bonnie Baird along with his seven grandchildren and one great grand child. Visitation will be held Friday December 18, 2009 at Manasota Memorial Park and Funeral Home at 1221 53rd Ave E. Bradenton, Fl 34203 between the hours of 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 19, 2009 at Evangel Baptist Church, 3605 Lorraine Road, Bradenton, FL 34211 at 10:00 a.m. with burial following at Manasota Memorial Park.

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Published by Bradenton Herald on Dec. 15, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Moy

21 Entries

Linda Brewer

December 20, 2009

Dave and I were so sorry to hear this terrible news. Our sincere condolences to his entire family. TK was one of the first individuals I met when I began my career with the Sheriff"s Office in 1972. Through the years he was always a pleasure to deal with no matter what the circumstance. God Bless You! Dave & Linda Brewer

david gustafson

December 19, 2009

I started working on the sheriff's department in 1974 and worked with tk in the step program from 1979 to 1981. Tk was always a hard worker and believed what he did made a difference. He was a good friend, one you could depend on. He will forever be missed. May GOD bless him always. I will always miss my friend. David Gustafson

Ann WATSON

December 18, 2009

December 18, 2009

I worked at the Dept. with T.K. for many years. Although I retired before him, I have thought of him often and the way he handled a particularly bad accident with a very large unruly crowd. He was an outstanding person; very professional,always. My sincere condolences to his family. He will be missed but not forgotten

JOHN HAGY

December 18, 2009

TOMMY AND I GO BACK A LONG WAY. HE HAD A HEART OF GOLD. YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN MY FRIEND. GOD BLESS YOU.

Kathy (Moy) Surratt

December 18, 2009

To My family that have shared life with Tommy for the last 43 years, Tommy & I may have gone on to different lifestyles, but are hearts never parted we stayed close through phone calls, lunches, visit to each other, etc. We ended every phone conversation and every visit with exchanged "I love yous" I will miss his phone calls when he would read to me poems he had written about life, happiness & sorrow, there were some about me and some written just for me.
I am so thankful for my last visit to him we parted with him telling me "I will miss you Kathy, I have loved you a long time..NOW SIT DOWN AND SHUT-UP.

Betty Bell

December 17, 2009

T.K. was a dear friend. T.K. retired a year before me, but he would always stop by to see me whenever he came into the Sheriff's Office. He had a great sense of humor and he was a good man. My prayers are with the family

Aaron Nick

December 16, 2009

While working as an auxiliary deputy at the Sarasota Sheriff's Office, I had the privilage of working with Sgt. Moy. He was a postive influence early in my career and he will be missed by the law enforcement community.

Michelle Hensley-Cruse

December 16, 2009

This is my Dad; I don't care if it is not by blood. He was the person who taught me wrong from right and loved me because he wanted to not because he had to. I have very fond memories of our times together. Dad, Robbie and I wrestling, Boxing, and being “Bruce Lee”, and just cutting up. I will miss him very much. I love ya’ll
Misy
Michelle Hensley-Cruse

Richard & Lynda Simcoe

December 16, 2009

Dear Robbie, Annie, Paul, William, Nellie, Jeannie Bonnie and ALL who Love "TK" ~

Tom & I were best buddies back in the days of "62" Corvettes & Black Chevy Nova's - Lynda & I knew him in the ambulance days of the early 70's, and he was Best Man @ Our wedding ~ We shared a lot of life's good & bad times - Although separated by time & distance, I will always remember him with fondness & the respect one has for the very best of friends --He will be remembered that way - always.

"There are times when there are too few words left to heal us, when what we wish for is to be carried, when all we have left is the hope that tomorrow will be a more gentle place to land than today.

JAMES STEVENS

December 15, 2009

TK WAS A FRIEND THAT I HAD THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING FOR A LONG TIME. HE WOULD COME DOWN AT THE SOUTH DESK AT THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND WE WOULD TALK ABOUT OUR PROBLEMS. I WILL MISS HIM.

Lou Clemento

December 15, 2009

TK was my best friend, my brother. I dont have a single memory without him in it. His death has left a hole in my heart and my soul that will never be filled again. I am lost without him.

Tom Stroud

December 15, 2009

TK was one of my superivsors twenty yeas ago when I first went to work at the Sarasota Sheriffs' Office. He aways treated his subordinates, co workers and the citzens fairly. It was my pleasure to have worked with him.

Don Wampner

December 15, 2009

I worked with TK for 30 plus years and found him to be a true friend and always there to help. TK always had a kind word and truly loved his job being a Deputy...He will be missed....Don Wampner

December 15, 2009

I worked with TK for 30 plus years and found him to be a true friend and always there to help. TK always had a kind word and truly loved his job being a Deputy...He will be missed....Don Wampner

Tim & TJ Acord

December 15, 2009

To The Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you - TK was a man of honor, he had a never faltering love for his family and was a true friend to so many. He will be truly missed.

Kristin Remchuk

December 15, 2009

Dear Annie and Gunner: We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers! Let us know if you need anything!

tom stickney

December 15, 2009

tk great guy and great friend to all he met. allway a gentleman. all your freind in sarasota .thank

Jon Lewis

December 15, 2009

TK was a kind man, and will be missed by all who knew him.

December 15, 2009

TK...i will treasure the friendship we shared forever. Rest in Peace my friend. Agnes.

Kristi Jackson

December 15, 2009

Annie and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

GEOFF MONGE

December 15, 2009

DURING MY TIME WITH THE SHERIFFS OFFICE IT WAS MY PLEASURE TO WORK WITH TK. HE WAS A MAINSTAY IN OUR TRAFFIC UNIT AND COULD ALWAYS BE COUNTED ON TO GET THE JOB DONE. TK WAS A QUALITY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND A GOOD MAN!

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