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Tom retired as a U.S. Post Office Letter Carrier after 30 years of service serving the Wythe neighborhoods. As a child he was baptized at Wine Street Baptist church, where as an adult he was active as a Cub Scout troop leader and a lead contributor to the church's relocation to Victoria Boulevard. The church was renamed Third Baptist Church and he continued to serve as financial secretary, Chairman of the Trustee Board, and Trustee Emeritus.
After retirement, Tom and Jessie, enjoyed immensely their granddaughters and spent many years of quality time together which included church work, travel and painting. Few knew that Tom was an accomplished artist and painter. A special joy in this life was the birth of his first and only great-grandchild, Naima Jessie Whitted. His civic affiliations included, Beau Brummell Civic and Social Club; George P. Phenix Alumni Association; and Hampton University Athletic Booster Club. Before passing, he was a part of the Devonshire Assisted Living and Sentara Nursing Home communities.
Tom was active in the lives of his children and family. He took pride in serving his church, the Hampton community and his alma mater, Hampton University. Those sharing in his loving memory include daughter and son-in-law, Patricia Nottingham Cheek and the Rev. Charles E. Cheek; son, Dana A. Nottingham; granddaughters, Marniee and Danielle Nottingham, Qiana and husband, Kenneth Whitted, Janelle and Kara Nottingham, Thena Robinson and Jaime Dzandu; nephews Billy, Eddie, Michael ,Tina Nottingham and their families; sister-in-law, Pearl and brother-in-law, George Bailey; and a host of relatives and friends.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, Third Baptist Church, 1214 Victoria Boulevard, Hampton, VA 23661. Graveside service is at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, at
Hampton Memorial Gardens, 155 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA. The Rev. Paul A. Sheppard will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Third Baptist Church on behalf of Thomas B. Nottingham for the Evangelical Outreach Ministry. Professional Services entrusted to Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home, 251 W. Queen Street, Hampton, VA 757.723.3308. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Nottingham
October 7, 2009
To the Nottingham siblings: Your father was a faithful, loyal memebr of the Hampton Chapter, NHAA, Inc. and the HU Boosters Club. We will miss him and we hope you can find some comfort in the fact that he was active in these organizations and our prayers are with you.
Hampton chapter
HU Boosters club
Fred Scott
September 28, 2009
Dear Pat and Dana,
I am sorry I was not able to attend your dad's funeral. He was the rock for my dad, always. A true friend to all, Uncle Tommy was someone who was the embodiment of a good man.
Fred Scott
Michaele Lewis Camp
September 23, 2009
Hello Soror Pat, my prayers are with you and your family. May God keep you in faith and grace as you celebrate the life of your father.
September 21, 2009
Hello Pat, I was a little late in finding out about your dad's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. We go back as far as nursery school and I remember both of your parents with great fondness. IOur parents go back even further because they were all students at Hampton together. You dad will be missed by all who know and love you. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. May God's love sustain you through this heartfelt time. Deadre Johnson
Trudy Coleman Rawles
September 21, 2009
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. My prayers are with your and your family.
Sharon Basham
September 21, 2009
Know that my prayers and love are with all the family members who loved him and enjoyed the moments that he shared with each and everyone of you!
Sharon Basham
September 20, 2009
Dear Soror Pat,
My sincere condolences to you and your family. May the memories and teachings of your father continue to sustain you through this difficult time and the rest of your life. I pray for your strength and peace.
Veronica Brown, Orlando, Florida
Marsha Bembry
September 20, 2009
Dear Soror Pat,
I am so sorry to hear of your Father's passing. Our families have shared so much. I remember of the closeness of our fathers. They were brothers in many ways. It will be the little that you will remember, the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter. /and although it is hard now, it will be the memories of these little things that will push away the pain and bring back your smile.
With sisterly love,
Marsha
Jimmy Wilson
September 20, 2009
Dana- I am more than certain that your mother and father are together once again (with your brother) awaiting your arrival -- after your purpose has been completed. I got the news, while attending the Monterey Jazz Festival, immediately packed and came home, hoping to make the Memorial Services. However, the send off had already occurred. Terri, Jason, JP and I are with you, and truly believe in this instance that "Absence of body is Presence with GOD"! Much Love, Your "Brother", JImmy .
Andrea Forbes
September 19, 2009
Pat and Dana,
The Harris Family would like to express their condolences on the loss of your father. Be blessed and we are praying for your strength.
Ronald, Effie, Debbie, Robert and Andrea
Ida Edge
September 18, 2009
Pat,Dana.
Take care of yourselves and know that God Love you. Always Blessings From God. Love you. Ida Edge (Hampton, VA).
Willard Miller, Jr.
September 18, 2009
Dear Family of Thomas Nottingham,
I want to express my profound condolences for your loss. "Tommy" was my Postman, during much of my childhood at 113 Hanover St. off LaSalle Ave. in Hampton. He was always a welcome sight to us and always had a kind word, smile, or joke for me or my two brothers. We often brought Tommy a glass of water or lemonaide since we knew carrying that heavy leather sack of mail was hard work on a summer day. He is in our thoughts and prayers as is his extended family. The world is a better place for having had Tommy Nottingham in it. Warm regards, Willard (Winkie) Miller, Commander, US Navy - Retired - Florida
Doris Anthony
September 18, 2009
Pat,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. May you find comfort in knowing that your dad has transitioned to his heavenly home and now has eternal life.
Doris Anthony
Dennis Riddick
September 17, 2009
Pat and Dana, I would like to extend my sincere sympathy on the passing of your father. Mr Nott was a great man. He loved and enjoyed his family, his church and his community. He was a positive role model and mentor to me. I was deeply sadden to learn of his passing, however I take comfort in knowing, as a strong man of faith, Mr. Nottingham is home at last. Dennis and Morgan Riddick (Chesapeake, VA).
Charles & Bertha Sparks
September 17, 2009
May you find comfort and peace through God the Father of all comfort and those people he has placed around you.
Love to you all,
Nancy Smackum
September 17, 2009
Pat,Dana and family,
I just found out today about your father's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
September 17, 2009
Dana, Pat and the Nottingham Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Nottingham's passing.
The Estes Family:
Marcia Estes Lee
Geraldine Estes
Alicia Estes
September 16, 2009
I would like to send my sympaty to the Tom Nottingham family. I have not seen hime since 1978 at which time I moved away from the Hampton area. However, I worked as his swing man relieving on his day for awhile at Wythe Station. Than was back in 1972. I know that he will be missed as he was a good man.
Jim Vasser
Jim Vasser
September 16, 2009
I would like to send my sympaty to the Tom Nottingham family. I have not seen hime since 1978 at which time I moved away from the Hampton area. However, I worked as his swing man relieving on his day for awhile at Wythe Station. Than was back in 1972. I know that he will be missed as he was a good man.
Jim Vasser
Penney Martin
September 16, 2009
To the Nottingham Family,
I had the distinct pleasure of working with Jessie at Syms for several years. She taught me so much about myself and my children. I cherished her friendship. My husband, Billy, knew Tom from the USPS. I visited Jessie and Tom after they retired many times. They were a wonderful Christian couple and I know they leave a huge void in your family. Blessings to you all at this difficult time.
amy knight
September 16, 2009
to dana and family
i really enjoyed getting to know your dad and u. he was a joy to take care of and i will miss him greatly.
eileen agud gately
September 16, 2009
Dana,
when I pass by your parent's home I always remember them & what wonderful loving people they were.
take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guradian angel watching over you.
September 16, 2009
Dear Soror Pat and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Vanessa Hunt Blount
michael nottingham
September 16, 2009
To my cousins PAT and DANA,
Sorry to hear about uncle TOMMYS passing.you are in my heart and mind forever.if you ever want to call or e-mail me billy has both. michael,san francisco,ca.
Barbara H. White
September 16, 2009
To The Nottingham Family,I know the loss of your loved one is painful,but may the warm memories replace your sadness & live on forever in your loving thoughts.
Zoe Vaughan
September 15, 2009
Dana and Pat:
May the wonderful memories of your father and your mother always be with you. Know that God will guide you through the many difficult days ahead.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Patricia Moss Wigfall
September 15, 2009
Dear Pat,
I was so saddened to hear the news of your father's passing. Although it has been many years, I still remember the times that he came to visit you. He was such a warm and gentle man.
I know your heart is very heavy; please know that I am thinking of you and your family.
Sincerely,
Pat Moss Wigfall
September 15, 2009
Dear Soror Pat:
I am so sorry to learn of the death of your father. Please share my condolences with the rest of the family. I will keep all of you in prayer.
Lillian Harris Ransom
Lewis Lively Hughes, Jr
September 15, 2009
Dear Cousin Pat and Dana, My our families remember God's gift of Tommy to us and others. May God's Grace and Glory carry you and the family in this time of sorrow. God has a sheperd in his hand that will continue to serve him on the other side
September 15, 2009
Pat and Dana,
My mother and your mother worked together for many years at Y.H. Thomas and I remember hearing her speak so kindly of your dad, because your mother really loved and adored him. He has visited at St. Cyprian's quite often, and I have enjoyed passing pleasantries with him. I am most saddened to know of your loss, but be comforted in knowing what a wonderful person he was to so many people.
God bless you both and your families.
Phyllis Holland-James
Judith Diaz
September 15, 2009
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Nottingham 21 years ago when I moved into the house where our backyards joined. No matter how high our hedges got, Mr Nottingham always found a way to keep them trimmed so that he could come over and share vegetables from his garden. I work for the USPS and we always shared postal stories...both old and new. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
September 14, 2009
My wife and I had the pleasure to meet and come to know Mr. Nottingham as a friend and gentleman while I served as Interim Pastor at Third Baptist Church. We pray that God will comfort and keep you as you experience the death of your loved one.
Rev. & Mrs. P. D. Wells, Jr.
Eric Johnson Major, USA, Ret.
September 14, 2009
To Pat, Dana, and the entire Nottingham family I pray that the Creator gives you strength during this very difficult time. Your father was so special in many ways. A stalewart servant of Christ at Wine Street/Third Baptist Church, a friend and mentor to many, and a man of integrity and candor. There may be a few, but the character of your father is hard to find these days, where his word was his bond. My father the late Leonard M. Johnson would ALWAYS seek consult with your Dad and to me that means so much. May the good deeds and love that your father exemplified carry you today, put smiles and laughter in your heart, because we were all enriched by knowing him and the infinite love and guidance he provided to all.
Sincerely,
Gloria Corbin Taylor
September 14, 2009
Dana,
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Nottingham. He was a wonderful man, and will missed by all.
It was a surprise and a pleasure running into the both of you last summer during my visit to Hampton, and even though we had not seen each other in years, the reunion renewed many pleasant memories.
Take comfort in all of the memories of your wonderful parents, and may God be with you and the rest of your family during this time of bereavement
Howard & Anne Curfman
September 14, 2009
Mr. Nottingham was our mail carrier here on Chesapeake Ave. for many, many years. There was always a smile and kinds words of greetings. The sharing of family doings revealed his joy and love of his as well as his delight in our five children who all knew him as a welcomed visitor to our door. We send our sincere condolences and pray that all of you may know the presence of our Lord in these days and forever.
Olivia James Cherry
September 13, 2009
To the family of the late Tommy Nottingham, May God continue to walk with you and strengthen you during this time in your life. Remember that in the valley of sorrow, so dark & so deep, Our Shepherd is there, Watching over his sheep.
Olivia James Cherry , Chesapeake, VA (cousin)
Ltc (ret.) Vernon & Barbara Johnson Troy & Stacy
September 13, 2009
We are truely saddened at the lost of Mr. Tom (cousin) Nottingham. We hold dear our friendship of nearly 50 years. "And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7
Earnest Wilkerson
September 13, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
W.L. Anderson
September 13, 2009
To the family of Thomas, may God bless you all. I was raised up along with Thomas when my family lived on Locust Street. The Dixon's. I last saw Tom when my uncle Frank Wyche passed. May God continue to be with you all.
W.L. Anderson.
Sherlock Bruce
September 13, 2009
Mr. Nottingham use to assist Mr. Brooks when I played for the Demons growing up in Dunbar Garderns. I can still remember riding in that 58 red and white Ford sedan to those games where ever we had to play. In my mind I can clearly see Mr and Mrs. Nottingham,Mr. Lyles, Pat and Dana at those ball games cheering us on. Mr. Nottingham would also give us meaningful advice concerning this thing we call life which I very much appreciate to this very day. As an Ambassador for the Demons Baseball Team during the years that I played with his son Thomas, Jr.thanks so much. I will see you in the morning!
May God provide the family and friends of Mr. Thomas B. Nottingham the strength that they need during their time of bereavement.
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