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1943
DIED
2017
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Thomas Smoak Obituary
The funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Filbert Presbyterian Church with Rev. Wallace Tinsley and Rev. Richard Mullinax officiating. The burial will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 from 6 - 8 PM at Filbert Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.
Tommy was a son of the late Thomas E. Smoak, Sr. and Elizabeth Brown Smoak. He was a Godly servant of Baptist faith who was very faithful and loved his God, family and friends. Tommy was a retired supervisor at Huntley Textile Mill and Sullivan Carson in York. He loved gardening, collecting and restoring David Bradley tractors, music and dancing, and his 58 Eldorado Cadillac.
He is survived by his wife Judy Compton Smoak, daughters, Shari Propst (Jamie), Leslie Templeton (John), Tanya Gilfillan (Matt), grandchildren, Jamie Propst, Jr., Chris Propst (Kirbie), Claire Templeton, Kate Templeton, great grandchildren, Conner Propst, Payton Propst, sisters, Margaret Ramsey (Frank), Phyllis Stanton (Steve), Linda Wray (Leroy), brother Charles Smoak (Ann) and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675-8517 or www.woundedwarriorproject.org. or a charity of one's choice.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brattonfuneralhome.com.
Bratton Funeral Home in York is serving the Smoak family.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sherry Smoak
July 26, 2017
Dear Judy and family - please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers. Tommy will be missed greatly!
Leslie & Gayle Dover
July 13, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It was an out-pouring of the love this community has for you and your family with so many at the visitation. Hold each other tight through the good and bad times of life.
July 12, 2017
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
July 12, 2017
Judy and family,
Linda and I are saddened to hear of Tommy's passing. We know the Good Lord will take Tommy home and watch over you and your children. Your love lives on in the memories of your life together. May the memories and your close family enrich your lives.
Linda and Tom Beadle
Faye Johnson
July 12, 2017
So sorry for your loss Tommy was a good person, I worked with him at Huntley for a very long time. I know he is in a better place. God be with you and your family.
July 12, 2017
Judy, we are so sorry for your loss,Tommy was such a good man.If there's anything we can do just let us know.Love to you and your family.Tom and Frances Wyatt
Linda Moore
July 12, 2017
Judy,
My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult loss. May God's love comfort you now and in the days to come.
Betty Diamond
July 12, 2017
Dear Judy & family, we are so sorry for your loss of Tommy. I know you are in the palm of Gods hands & though Tommy will be missed by all, he is with God. We have such fond memories of growing up because of you two.
Love & Prayers
Betty Mathis Diamond
Carole Mathis Wolfe &
Chris Mathis Collins
July 12, 2017
My Friend Judy and Family....I know Tommy's "Ascension Celebration" was one of great joy as he entered his final home and Jesus welcomed him there! Our loss is Heaven's gain. May the God of all comfort grant His peace to you and your family in the days ahead. Prayers and love, Fran Wilson
Betty Portis
July 12, 2017
Deeply sorry for your loss. Wish God's comfort for you, Judy, and your family.
Terri Leary
July 12, 2017
So sorry to hear of Tommy's passing! Your entire family is and will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Sam and Rita Powell
July 12, 2017
Deepest sympathies to Smoak family & friends. May God comfort you all during this sad time.
Ken and Anne Sturgis
July 12, 2017
Judy, prayers going out to you and your family. So very sorry for your loss.
Salye LaBelle
July 11, 2017
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