Thomas Edward Custer

Thomas Edward Custer obituary, Bedford, VA

Thomas Edward Custer

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Thomas Custer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Bedford on Feb. 9, 2026.
Thomas Edward Custer, 87, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026. He was born on May 27, 1938 to the late Wilson O. Custer & Lucille Andrews Custer.

Thomas served in the United States Navy as a welder.

He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Custer; sisters, Betty Custer Fariss, Brenda Custer Dooley & Carolyn Custer Bryant; brother, Barry W. Custer; several nieces & nephews.

A graveside will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia, 10300 Pridesville Road, Amelia, VA, 23002.

Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.

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Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Bedford

1140 West Lynchburg-Salem Turnpike (Rt 221/460), Bedford, VA 24523-1803

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Virginia Veterans Cemetery

10300 Pridesville Rd, Amelia Court House, VA 23002

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