Thomas L. "Tom" Dart

1934 - 2016

RIXLEYVILLE, Va. - Thomas L. "Tom" Dart of Rixeyville, Va., died on Sept. 19, 2016, at his home.

He was born on Dec. 6, 1934, in Adrian, Mich., to the late Ervin Dart and Florence Hoenes. He was also preceded in death by son, Mark Dart; sister, Sharon; and brother, Ronald.

Looking back on a life filled with love, endless endeavors and immeasurable accomplishments. A young man who, as a teenager, left Adrian, Mich., in search of the world, determined to achieve for God and his Country, to seize every moment as if it would be his last. A man who viewed the furthest reaches of the globe, as we can only imagine it, as an Army paratrooper. A civil servant whose achievements in Vietnam, Thailand, Okinawa, Australia and the U.S. garnered the Commander's Award for Civilian Service, as recognized by the highest reaches of the United States Army. As a professional for establishing a pattern of excellence during his time with the Pentagon.

A member of the American Legion, Culpeper /Warrenton Amateur Radio Association, and the Amissville VFR. As a parent whose tough love meant to expect more from yourself and those around you. As a teacher who believed there is nothing that can't be learned by reading a book and getting your hands dirty.

Thomas Dart was so many great things to so many people, but to those who loved him he was Pop.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Dart; his children, Lori Dart of Flint Hill, Va.; Katherine Baumgarnder of Castleton, Va.; and Tammy Billings and her husband, Jeff Billings, of Rixeyville, Va. Also surviving are his sister, Kathleen Dart of Haslett, Mich.; his grandchildren, Daniel and his wife, Katie Dart; Jacob Dart, Robin and Brian Baumgardner, Adam Caporuscio and Haley Billings; and his great-grandchildren, Natalee and Isaac Walsh.

The family will receive friends on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, from 3 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 4 p.m. at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to Amissville VFR, P.O. Box 147, Amissville VA 20106. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.