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Thomas Wimsatt Obituary
Thomas Lee Wimsatt, age 50, of Louisville, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2016. He graduated from Fern Creek High School. Tom was a dietary aide at Good Samaritan Nursing Home and an avid UofK fan. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Eugene Wimsatt; paternal grandparents, Irvin and Narvel Wimsatt; and maternal grandparents, Jack and Arminda Minch.
Tom is survived by his loving mother, Bonnie Cheek (Leonard); sister, Saundra K. Wimsatt (Phillip Gribbins); niece, Crystal M. Spencer; step-sisters, Lisa Callahan and Leann Thompson (Keith); uncles, Milton Wells (Kathy), Phillip Wells, Kenny Miller; aunt, Beverly Robertson (Jim Arms); several cousins, and a host of family and friends.
Visitation will be 1-8pm Thursday, August 11, 2016 and 11:30am-1pm on Friday, August 12th at Newcomer Funeral Home, 235 Juneau Drive in Middletown. A celebration of Tom's life will be 1pm at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at Cave Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Lena Estes
August 10, 2016
Gone too soon but Your work was done I praise God that you had no long suffering that stands for the type of person you are and were ...God protects and comforts his own; My dear friend you will be sorely missed , yet to be in Christ is gain!!
To the family and loved ones and friends , May God's hands comfort ,strengthen, and guide you all in his strength and power!!! For weep yet know Gods hands comforted Thomas and his soul has found its joy in the morning!!! God bless you all !!!
Ashley Robinson
August 10, 2016
To the family my prayers are with you at this time Thomas "Bubba" was a true genuine person who will be missed.
August 10, 2016
I send my prayers and love to your family,"Kathy,James,Chris and Fred Wimsatt". You will be missed by all who knew and loved you.
Aunt pam
CEI CEI Estes
August 9, 2016
To one of my best friends and people I was blessed to know in Louisville Ky ..You will be missed!!! Rest in peace my good friend and God rest your soul and may your sweet and kind and humorous spirit rest in peace...Love Always Cei Vie and Family <3
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Memorial Events
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Aug
11
Visitation
1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - East Louisville Chapel235 Juneau Dr, Louisville, KY 40243
Aug
12
Visitation
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - East Louisville Chapel235 Juneau Dr, Louisville, KY 40243
Aug
12
Celebration of Life
1:00 p.m.
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - East Louisville Chapel235 Juneau Dr, Louisville, KY 40243
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