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Thomas Saunders Obituary

Thomas E. Saunders, 74, died May 12th at his home in Hampton Virginia. He was a graduate of Kecoughtan High school and worked at NASA for over 30 years. Tom was a member of the Hampton Roads Ship Model Society and was their clerk and newsletter editor for over 25 years.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents William T. and Virginia F. Saunders and a brother, Dudley A. Saunders.



Tom is survived by his children, Drew Saunders and Amy Mize, and her husband Steve and daughter Olivia; and by his sister Monna Morsberger and her husband Rick, and their sons Richie, Brandon and Brian Morsberger; his sister Sharon Dement; and his brother Michael Saunders.



A gathering will be held at Stillwater Tavern in Hampton, on Tuesday May 24th 6-8 pm.

555 Settlers Landing Road Hampton VA 23669.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Press from May 18 to May 19, 2022.

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Dave Gorjup

August 29, 2022

I'll probably see you soon my old friend. I'm remembering all our adventures through high school, with the Sea Devils diving club, at NASA and all the other times we managed to get into trouble.
Miss ya, Tommy.

Allen Milton

May 24, 2022

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Vicky Hunter

May 24, 2022

Vicky Hunter

May 24, 2022

Vicky Hunter

May 24, 2022

My condolences to the family & friends. Here's a couple pix of him enjoying life at the creek in his retirement. Tommy was a fine fella and will be greatly missed. RIP

Vicky

May 24, 2022

Vicky

May 24, 2022

Vicky

May 24, 2022

My condolences to all the family & friends. Couple pix here of him enjoying life at the creek in recent years. Tommy was a great fella and will be greatly missed. RIP

Sheila

May 23, 2022

Amy and family...May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of happy times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Gary Stergin

May 23, 2022

I met Tom at NASA where we worked together on numerous projects over an approximate 30 year period. Tom was a talented research systems control specialist. Problem solver and solution provider was a hallmark of Tom´s performance. He seriously tackled each challenge with wit and humor. Though Tom is gone, he will never be forgotten.

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Becke

May 19, 2022

Amy and family, Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Chris Alexander

May 19, 2022

Worked with Tommy for years at NASA. What a great guy to be around, very talented and a wonderful sense of humor!!!

Beef

May 18, 2022

Worked with you for many years Tommy. At one time you were my Supervisor and you always were a good friend. Wednesday lunch won't be the same without you buddy. R.I.P.

Amy Hamilton

May 18, 2022

Tom was a sweet man and a great friend to my mother. He had a wicked sense of humor and a twinkle in his eye when he'd get tickled over one thing or another. My condolences to the family.

Tom gabany

May 18, 2022

Tommy was a good man and enjoyed working with him at nasa

Ellen Gillard

May 18, 2022

Tommy was a very kind man..he will be greatly missed by many..may he Rest In Peace..prayers go out to his family

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