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Tom was born on June 30, 1936, to Gilbert & Julia Partington in Newburgh, NY, and moved to Fort Pierce, FL, in 1977. He was a carpenter. He loved fishing, listening to music, playing his guitar, and going to casinos (always a winner!). He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps.
Survivors include daughters, Barbara (Mike) Johnston of Fort Pierce, FL, Sharon Massoni of Port St. Lucie, FL, and Linda Tryon of Hartwell, GA; sons, Guy (Dee) Partington of Davenport, FL, Tommy Partington of Gainesville, FL, and Alan (Barbara) Partington of Fort Pierce, FL; 17 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; long-time companion, Gail Young, and her sons, Ray & Chris Young, all of White Pine, TN; and his beloved cat, Lynx. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann Partington; parents, Gilbert & Julia Partington; brothers, Jim, David, Don, and Gilbert Partington; and granddaughter, Vanessa Lane Johnston. Visitation is Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 11 a.m., with a service to follow at 12 p.m. at Haisley Funeral Home in Fort Pierce.
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Kyah Johnston
October 24, 2024
Growing up, anytime I visited my grandpa, there was never a dull moment with him. He would always share his experiences and memories from through-out his life, or he would just talk about his wishes and interests he had at the time. Sometimes, he would show his knickknacks and talk about the memories they held. My conversations with him were always interesting or full of laughter, and he knew how to keep up a good conversation. Sometimes, when I visited him, he would give me something, like one of his little knickknacks or just something he thought I would like. My room has so many little things he has given me that I have collected over time. I love looking around my room now and looking at the things he has given and just remembering what memory they hold of him. When I left my visits with him, I never left empty-handed, whether it was the knickknack he had given me that day or his love and care that I hold dear to me. A few years back I had gone to his trailer with my mom and we had stopped by and visited him. I remember bring my new camera with me because I wanted to have a photo of grandpa and I´m thankful and happy that I did bring my camera and captured that photo of him. That photo now sits on my shelf with other items that hold his memory. I remember my last conversation with him, and that is one I will hold dear to me. I will greatly miss my grandpa and the conversations and moments i´ve shared with him, I will remember and cherish every moment, and I will always keep his memory alive deep within my heart and around me in the things he has gifted me.
I miss you grandpa and I will love you always.
Linda Partington Tryon
October 19, 2024
When we lived in New York, I would follow dad around when he was fixing things in the garage with his tools and when he was cleaning fish after we went down to the Wallkill River. He taught me how to find fossils, identify old bottles, how to use a knife, and how to take care of our Huge garden. I would get up early on a Saturday, follow dad out to the garden, and weed with him all morning. He taught me how to shoot a bow. Boy, was he patient. He constantly encouraged me to continue playing in band in school. I Loved gymnastics. Dad and Uncle Bob watched me and laughed when I was practicing and falling for hours on end. I was never fond of watching dad clean the game he caught, but I was fascinated with how thin he could cut a piece of meat. He taught me how to open clams. Lots of clams when we moved to Florida. I was always scared I would slip with the knife, but he kept pushing me to go for it. It worked every time. I haven't seen dad in a few years because I live in Georgia, but I know he became real sad when his brother passed. To say dad is a fighter, is an understatement. He's the strongest person I've ever known. He never quits. So it was difficult to think of him being sad. So many health issues, but he plowed thru somehow. He always got right back up. Always. When you passed I prayed you would give me your strength and courage. I'm not strong like you. I feel you with me. I feel your strength. I have felt it every day since you passed. I Love you, my dad. I miss you. Please be at peace. Linda
Shaine Partington
October 19, 2024
Daryl Carr
October 18, 2024
O God, Who has commanded us to honor our father and mother, have compassion in Thy mercy, on the souls of my father and mother; forgive them their sins, and grant that I may see them in the joy of eternal brightness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Kaelyn Johnston
October 18, 2024
So many stories, conversations, laughs and recipes we shared, I will forever hold dear to me. Growing up one of my favorite things about visiting Grandpa was him showing me his antiques and knickknacks that he had collected through his life. Each one holding a different story and meaning to him, each time hearing him reminisce was like a glimpse into the story of his life, moments and memories that he held close to his own heart that I now get to hold close to mine. I will forever miss his presence in my life. I love and miss you, Grandpa, always.
Liana Johnston
October 18, 2024
I will miss going to grandpas trailer and just talking about life and past memories and how he would tell me that he is feeling extra lucky today and he will win the lottery that night and buy me a new car. I will miss him so much and the memories we shared together.
Shaine Partington
October 18, 2024
I will miss hearing his voice and his excitement on the phone call. I miss you, my grandpa
Barbara Johnston
October 18, 2024
I love my Dad with all my heart, and I will miss him for the rest of my life.
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