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THOMAS RACKHAM Obituary
Age 61, of Gibsonia, on Sunday, October 12, 2014. Loving husband for 30 years of Terri; wonderful father of Robert and Andrew (Megan); grandfather of Caden, Ava, and Blake; brother of Gary (Vicki), Barbara Swanson (Steve), and Joyce Frantz Johnson. Friends received Tuesday evening 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 10418 Perry Highway, Wexford. Blessing Service Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.
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October 16, 2014
Terri,
We are so sorry for your loss, please accept our deepest sympathy
-Dave & Kelly Larson
October 15, 2014
Let your banjo ring, Tom.
Jessica Woods
October 15, 2014
Terri, Andy, Megan, and family,
We are so sad to hear of Tom's passing. We will miss spending time with him at basketball games and at family gatherings. Our prayers are with all of you. We love you!
Jessica and Ryan Woods
October 15, 2014
my son Gordon sends his condolances from Boston, where he is a music student. men like Tom were so important to him for their willingness to take him under their wing and freely share their knowledge. i still remember how excited he was the night he met Tom - "what a guy" he said, "and can he ever play!"
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Caroline Mitchell
October 15, 2014
Tom was a wonderful banjo player and a kind human being. He will be sadly mixed by all those who counted on him to come up with grand versions of the old bluegrass banjo classics. He's plying with the angels now.
Erin Hasinger
October 14, 2014
I'm very sorry to hear about Tom. You're all in my thoughts and prayers.
Marsha Cross
October 14, 2014
Gary and family, sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. May God Bless.
Kirk Frost
October 14, 2014
I am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times. Tom was a good man and I always enjoyed his wittiness and attitude on life. God bless.
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