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J. Hulvey Obituary
The Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main St., Abingdon, is serving the family of Dr. J. Thomas Hulvey.
J. Thomas Hulvey, M.D., F.A.C.S., age 69, died Monday, March 7, 2005.
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Sarah Griggs Chase
March 2, 2025
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Sarah Griggs-Chase
December 13, 2022
To Tom's family, he was my godfather. My father and Tom went to medical school together. I believe that they were together in Florida as well. I did not realize he passed away several years ago. I had a moment of memory and decided to research his whereabouts. The research led me to this site. He was good to me when I was a little girl. I think I must have been the token child while our dad's were in school. He was a good man!
Po Hogston
March 29, 2005
I wanted to express my deep sympathies to the family of Dr. Thomas Hulvey. I will alway remember his tremendous support to the community of Abingdon with the fondest of memories. As a former student of Abingdon High, I'll never forget the time and support that he provided to the athletic department during my days in school. His expertise at our sporting events provided a tremendous amount of comfort and aid that made us feel we were always in great hands. I have always had great memories during these days and Dr. Hulvey added to this experience for us all. Thank you and God bless.
Suzanne Everhart
March 14, 2005
To the Hulvey family,
Having just returned from vacation, I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Tom's passing.
I had the privilege of working with Tom on the Va Board of Medicine. A more caring, happy, kind person and so humble in light of his credentials and stature would be hard to find. He will be greatly missed by all of us serving on the Board of Medicine.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tom was so very proud of each of you and spoke of you all often.
May God Bless you,
Suzanne M. Everhart, D.O.
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Rebecca Bowman
March 13, 2005
Hulvey Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Hulvey was a very nice and caring man and orthopedic doctor. I had the opportunity to work for him at Abingdon Orthopedics for a few months in 1991. I remember Dr. Hulvey being very nice to me while I worked there as a medical transcriptionist. I will keep the family in my prayers.
In Christian Sympathy,
Melanie Capoot
March 11, 2005
Liz,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I know how dear and special he was to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Please know that I am here for you if there is anything at all that you need.
Tammy Lawson Larkey
March 10, 2005
Margaret,
I am so very sorry to hear about the lose of your dad. He was such a great man and will missed by all who were blessed to know him. No matter when or where I saw him over the years, he always made a point to speak to me and get an update on my life.
I am very sorry that I could not make it to any of the funeral services.
You are all in my prayers.
Janet Blevins
March 10, 2005
To the Hulvey Family,
I was indeed sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Hulvey. I first met him while he was still in the Charlottsville area and working at the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center. He intimidated me then. I later worked with him as the Physical Therapist with Children's Specialty Services. We met in numerous clinics in several Health Departments. It was good to work with him and see him care for so many childern. He will be missed.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Norma Lamie-Thompson
March 10, 2005
To all who loved Dr. Tom Hulvey,
I wish to convey my deepest sympathies on losing such a fine man. I first came to know Dr. Tom some thirty-five years ago. I had polio in 1960 at age four and was in leg braces up to each hip. Dr. Hulvey won my heart right away, by showing me such tender mercies. He operated numerous times and each surgery helped me towards independence. In 1984, I was diagnosed with MS and he cried with me as I told him. Our dr.-patient relationship lasted until his retirement. My family and I were priveledged to know him professionally and as the man who once owned land for his horses on the land in Glade adjoining our land. You're in our prayers. We have been blessed to have known and loved him.
Ralph Axsom Jr and family
March 10, 2005
Mrs.Hulvey and Family,
I first met Dr.Hulvey in the late 70s, he performed eight surgeries on me over the years. One thing I learned was you had to stand right in there with him,he just was the type of person who told you how it was. I looked up to him for that,and I'm sure alot more did as well. He was a great doctor and I am going to really miss him. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and all who loved him.
God Bless,
Bob Query
March 10, 2005
Elizabeth, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are very respected and loved by all State Farm family and it sorrows me by your loss.
God loves you and will help during these hard times! Your friend Bob!
Catherine Sandefur
March 10, 2005
Betsy and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's peace be with you always.
Sharon Shifflett
March 10, 2005
Dear Liz. We're so sorry about the loss of your dad. You're in our thoughts and prayers. We know you've lost your earthly father, but take comfort that the heavenly father is watching over your dad now. We love you and if you need anything, we're here for you. God Bless you and your family always.
Denise Price
March 10, 2005
Elizabeth,
You and your family are in my prayers.
Children's Specialty Services Virginia Department of Health
March 10, 2005
Dear Mrs. Hulvey and family: The staff of Children's Specialty Services wish to extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of a true champion for children with special health care needs. In addition to his many years of dedicated service in staffing our Orthopedic Clinic, Dr. Hulvey also donated thousands of hours of surgical time for which most are not even aware. Over the years, his efforts enabled special needs children to receive care that otherwise was not available within this region. Dr. Hulvey was a strong advocate of pediatric orthopedics. He was instrumental in establishing the Pediatric Orthopedic Field Clinics that we now have being staffed by the University of Virginia. Dr. Hulvey understood the need for family-centered, community based services and always supported our efforts to provide such. Through the years, he improved the quality of life for so many special needs children. It has been an honor and a priviledge to work with Dr. Hulvey. We will miss his teasing, but more important, we will miss his support.
Terry Morgan
March 10, 2005
Liz, Just wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and our prayers. God bless you & your family during this time.
Sheila Millner
March 9, 2005
Elizabeth,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Karla (Widener) Godfrey
March 9, 2005
Dear Mrs. Hulvey and Family,
I first came to know your husband and father at the age of 4, when he fitted me for braces because of a problem with my hip. Over the years, because of that problem, I had many follow-ups with Dr. Hulvey and he quickly became one of my favorite people. Then many years later as a recent high school graduate I was forced to revisit him due to an injury to my knee. At my last appointment with him, it was then, as an adult that I truly realized what a wonderful man he was. The compassion and concern that he had for his patients was incomprehensible, but that was his personality. I can remember seeing him at AHS football games and no matter how busy he may have been, he would always stop to say "hi."
Medicine, Abingdon and your family have all lost an amazing man who will be missed by many and forgotten by none. My family and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve. May God always comfort and bless you.
Debbie Hopkins
March 9, 2005
Dear Liz,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May a peace that passes all understanding surround you.
Wendi Williams
March 9, 2005
Elizabeth,
Please know you & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
David Stroman
March 9, 2005
Elizabeth,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything myself or office members can do please let us know.
David Stroman Agency
Kathy Crane
March 9, 2005
Mrs. Hulvey and family:
When I first met Dr. Hulvey, I thought he was one of the most intimidating people I'd ever met. However, he treated our son for a serious fracture of his arm when he was playing 8th grade football. We were so impressed with his genuine caring. He had the announcer at the next home game mention Chris's name and tell about his football injury. That meant so much to him.
A few years ago he put a shot of cortisone in the palm of my hand. I'll never forget him telling me that I'd hate him when I left there that day.
It's so sad, as we get older, to experience the deaths of such fine people. I'm sure you all have many good memories to help you. My prayers are with you.
Kathy Crane
Patricia Counts Deel
March 9, 2005
Mrs Hulvey and family,
About 29 years ago, my father was in a terrible mining accident. Our family was told he may not survive and certainly would never walk again. Not only did he survive, but he was able to walk with only a small limp. I was 4 years old at the time and I have always known that I had Dr. Hulvey to thank for that.
Jim & Phoebe McNeer Cartwright
March 9, 2005
Betsy and Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Tiffany Strickland
March 9, 2005
Liz,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I know I didn't know your dad, but if he was like you I know he was a wonderful man. You and your family are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Love you,
Mary Fraysier
March 9, 2005
Dear Bessie and family - My thoughts and prayers are with you and I want you to know Dr. Hulvey will be missed my many. For several years I worked at Johnston Memorial Hospital as Administrative Secretary to Tom Cartwright, Administrator to the hosptial at that time. During that time I had the opportunity to meet all the physicains on staff at the hospital. I left the hospital employement 27 years ago but the memories of those times are and will always be dear to me.
Jeff Blake
March 9, 2005
Betsy,
I am so sorry for your loss. My Memories of you both are from Glenrochie CC. Tom was always kind and enjoyed playing golf when he had the time. My Prayers are with you and the family in your time of need.
Judy Gross
March 9, 2005
Dear Mrs. Hulvey and family,
Dr. Hulvey was the best surgeon I have ever known. I had a bad injury to my arm and had had surgery to repair it. It was terrible. My friend was a nurse at Abingdon and she talked me into seeing Dr. Hulvey. He took one look at my arm and said "I didn't do that did I?" He did corrective surgery and my wrist lasted another 20 years. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man. Judy Gross
Darlene (Dixon) Smith
March 9, 2005
Dear Mrs. Hulvey and family,
I worked with Dr. Hulvey at JMH on the orthopedic floor for several years. As a young graduate many years ago, I was scared to death of him. I think he sensed this and would always get me to make afternoon rounds with him. One day as I was dutifully following him from room to room, he stopped abruptly in the hall and turned around and looked at me, and without ever cracking a smile, told me one of the funniest jokes. From that day forward I dearly loved the man. He was without a doubt one of the best surgeons I've ever known and just a wonderful person. My heart goes out to you, and I pray that God will comfort you. I feel honored to have known him and he will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched. Darlene Dixon Smith RN
Roger Boyd
March 9, 2005
I meet Dr. Hulvey in 1989 when my son broke his arm. My son was 6 yrs old when Doc fixed his arm. He broke his other arm in 90 and Doc fixed it. He was my doctor in 91 when I was hurt. We, like many, thought he was the best and will be missed by 1000's. Our thoughts are with the family. GOD BLESS
Michelle Sowards
March 9, 2005
Liz,
I was just so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I know how special and dear he was to you, and that you'll miss him with all of your heart. Please know that mine and Jamie's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, and I love you dearly.
Linda Bishop
March 8, 2005
Dear Betsy, Elizabeth, Margaret, and John,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of a fine person and a person who was a strong supporter of Abingdon High School. I especially remember those early days after the new football stadium was built and how faithful he was to always be there for the games and to help the school in every way he could.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of loss. May God's love surround you and give you comfort and peace.
Sincerely,
Linda Bishop
Linda Colley, RN (PACU)
March 8, 2005
Dear Mrs. Hulvey and family,
I have so many memories of Dr. Hulvey.My first is as his patient in the childrens clinic so many years ago.It is because of he and Ed Hill's "gruffness" that my orthopedic problem has been easier in adulthood.
Years later I became a nurse and had the privelege to work with him in the OR,ER,and PACU. My respect for him as a physician and a man of integrity and caring is immeasurable. We have missed him so much since his retirement. I'm glad I had the opportunity to visit with him during his last admission. My thoughts are with you.
Kim Farris-Luke
March 8, 2005
Dear Betsy, Elizabeth, Margaret and John:
I have such great admiration for Dr. Hulvey and the way he dedicated his service to our community and beyond. I was honored to live upstairs in his mother's home in Abingdon many years ago. Dr. Hulvey had always been a formidable presence in this town, but seeing him as a devoted son and generous "landlord" helped me understand the gentle man behind the professional image. He will be truly missed by many, yet we cannot begin to know your loss. I will continue to lift all of you up in prayer; may you find peace and strength through God's grace.
Kim Farris Luke
peggy odum/mitchell
March 8, 2005
Mrs.Hulvey and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Dr.Hulvey's passing.He was a wonderful person.I knew Dr.Hulvey from working in the x-ray dept.at Johnston Memorial Hospital from 1969 to 1996.He was a wonderful Dr. and was always nice to me.Dr.Hulvey will never be gone because of all the memories he left us with.My prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless You,
peggy odum/mitchell
JMH 1969-1996
Rhonda Cervantes
March 8, 2005
Mrs. Hulvey and family,
I work at the orthopedics office and I'm the one who gave Dr. Hulvey a monthly call to come visit us. You'll never know what a joy Dr. Hulvey was to me. I started work there in 1999 and he always went out of his way to speak and "pick" on me. I cherished it. He gave me support during hard times in my life and was just a joy to know. I missed him when he retired from the office and just can't believe I won't see that wonderful face again. I feel fortunate that I did get to see him momentarily last week and just want you to know of my deepest sympathies. If I can be of any assistance, please don't hesitate to let me know. My prayers are with you.
Rhonda Cervantes
Chris Lawson
March 8, 2005
Chuck and I were so sad when we heard about JT. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and we wish we could be there on Thursday. UVA football games won't be the same without him. JT was the only one who laughed at my favorite joke!
Pat Vanover
March 8, 2005
Dear Betsy and family,
I don't know if you will remember me but I spent the majority of my junior year at MCV with Tom and referred to him from then on. I will always remember him as a great teacher and an even greater friend.
I am so very sorry for his loss,
Warmest Regards,
Pat Vanover, M.D.
Karen & Jay Mills
March 8, 2005
Dear Betsy & family:
We are so very sorry to learn of the death of Tom. What a wonderful doctor, husband, father and friend he was. We will cherish our memories of our time spent with him at St Thomas. He was a great friend and fellow traveler on the Way.
With love and sympathy,
Karen & Jay Mills
Cheri Kirby
March 8, 2005
Dear Margaret & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. My short relationship with you and your family has left me some lasting memories. I very much enjoyed your father and his hospitality towards me. Blessings to you all.
Stella Tipton
March 8, 2005
Betsy & family
Bob and I are so sorry to hear about Tom. I always liked Tom's "tough guy" image knowing he really wasn't and he would do anything he could to help someone. He will be missed. We want you to know all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Stella Tipton
Lisa Van Fossen Hunt
March 8, 2005
Dear Betsy, Elizabeth, Margaret, & John
Dan and I are praying for peace in your hearts at this time of great loss. Tom was a compassionate man. In my heart I have adored him from a far, for the time he has spent maintaining and developing a close relationship with my mother (his aunt). She loved him dearly.
God bless you all
Lesley (Johnson) White
March 8, 2005
Margaret, I am so sorry to hear of this. My prayers are with you and your family.
Tom Payne
March 8, 2005
My relationship with the Hulvey family has been relatively short in time but long in memories. Tom meant so much to me when I was raising funds for UVA. He had the ability to convey a message that made one want to work harder to reach goals, all with a sense of reality for the situation. I will miss his discussions of the Episcopal church which he charished. I will miss his offer for a glass of scotch. Most of all, I will miss one of the most genuine people I have ever known. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Betsy and Elizabeth, who I feel like I know well, and the rest of the family that Tom spoke of so often. God bless you all. Tom Payne
Vicki Keyser
March 8, 2005
Dear Betsy and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you, and we are only sorry that we cannot be there sooner. All our love and God bless, Vicki and family.
donna scott
March 8, 2005
mrs. hulvey i was so sorry to hear about the death of dr. hulvey you are in our thoughts and prayers take care of yourself call if we can do anything donna scott (dr. glover and moore)
Olabelle Gouldman
March 8, 2005
I am an RN that worked with Dr. Hulvey on many surgical procedures. He was a joy to assist and he will be greatly missed. He also operated on a very difficult spiral fx of the tibia on my husband. Our sympathy to the family.
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