Thomas B. Summerell

Thomas B. Summerell

Thomas Summerell Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Jun. 24 to Jun. 25, 2009.
SUMMERELL, Thomas B., 68, passed away on June 22, 2009 after a courageous fight with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Louise; son, Stephen; sister, Sharon Perry of Hampton; as well as extended family. The majority of his career was spent at Robertshaw Controls Company as manager of the South East Asia Division, which afforded him many opportunities to travel the world. Tom spent his later professional years in the automotive industry as a sales consultant for several of the dealerships on Midlothian Turnpike, where he made many friends. His prevailing passion was his family and he will be forever remembered as a wonderful father, great husband and a faithful friend. The family will be receiving friends at Woody Funeral Home, Huguenot Chapel, 1020 Huguenot Road, on Thursday, June 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. The family would like to sincerely thank all of their friends and the great doctors and nurses at CJW Medical Center for their support. Please send donations to Thomas Johns Cancer Center on the CJW Campus.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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June 25, 2009

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June 27, 2009

Louise
You are one of the people Ken & I look forward to seeing at our weekly meeting and have enjoyed getting to know you. We are so sorry for you loss. You and your family have been in our prayers and will continue to be.
Michelle & Ken Dawson

Joseph Fant

June 26, 2009

God Bless Tom. Hang in there Steve. It was great to get to know the two of you in a short span of time. I enjoy the encouragement and conversations. God bless all of you.

Diane and David Serfozo

June 25, 2009

Louise and Stephen
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you
in this time of grief. We always will remember his warm smile and gentle heart. A great neighbor,friend and person. God Bless and watch over you always. May your wonderful memories help you thru this time and bring you much comfort.

darryl chambers

June 25, 2009

mr.summerell it was great to have work with you over the past year. getting to know you was a joy thanks for all the life lesson take care buddy GOD has you now

Evelyn Rivera

June 25, 2009

Words cannot begin to express how sorry I am for your loss. It was truely an honor to have known Tom during the time we worked together at Pence. My prayers and heart felt sympathies to his entire family.

LaToya Storrs

June 25, 2009

"To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord" (2 Cor. 5:8). May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Scott Reyes

June 25, 2009

I worked with Tom at Saturn of Richmond. My heartfelt prayers go out to his family and long list of friends. I will miss his funny wit and friendship. We lost a good one.

June 25, 2009

I had the pleasure of working with Tom for many years at Robertshaw Controls. My sincere condolences go out to Louise, Stephen and the entire family.

Jettie M. Jacobs

J. Norman Hall

June 25, 2009

Tom was a "true salesman." I knew Tom for 14+ years while at Robertshaw Controls Company. He truly understood various cultures in the world. He could relate, communicate, and talk to anyone. He was honest, hard working, and a dedicated employee. He will be solely missed. My deepest sympathy to all his family.

Margaret Francis Daw

June 24, 2009

Dear Louise,

There are no words that are adequate enough to comfort you and your family at this time. but I extend my deepest sympathy.

Randall Elling

June 24, 2009

Dear Summerall Family,

Tom has been a wonderful friend over the last couple of years I've known him. He has been a true inspiration at work and I only wish I could have known him longer. I'm sending my prayers out to the Summerell family and may Tom live on forever through the lives he's touched.

Kevin Theobald

June 24, 2009

Dear Summerall Family,

I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I had the privileged of working with Tom for the past year and enjoyed every day. Tom's contagious smile and laughter will remain in my memories. The snapshot of his life that I experienced makes me wish I knew him for a much longer time. He will be greatly missed. God bless you in this time of loss and my prayer's are for all of you.

Kevin Theobald

Victor Storrs

June 24, 2009

Tom was a great man who touched the lives of many and was loved by all. He will truly be missed.

Jeff Wilson

June 24, 2009

I'm very sorry for your loss. Tom always had such a good attitude and high spirits. He will be dearly missed.
It was a privilage to have known him.

Michael Miller

June 24, 2009

I started working with Tom at Pence last year and he helped me greatly. He took me under his wing right away, giving me great advice about the car business. He was a good and honest man that truly loved his family very much. You don't meet many like him in a lifetime, and I am honored that I got to know him. I will truly miss him!

Andre Louis-Jean

June 24, 2009

It comes as a shock to hear that a good man like Tom is gone. He will be missed by all that he has come in contact with. I still remember hearing him humming. Rest in peace.

Shannon Willoughby

June 24, 2009

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal" Please accept my condolences in your time of grief.

George K. Vie III

June 24, 2009

Dear Summerell Family
I share my deepest condolences to you. In these moments there is no words that can replace the void, but may it bring comfort to your soul knowing that friends are praying for you, and asking our great Lord to extend mercies and amazing peace to you today, tomorrow, and always.
God Bless.

Diane Tandon

June 24, 2009

June 24,2009
I know Tom from working with him at Pence Nissan. He has been a true inspiration for me with his sayings and his good heart. We miss you.

June 24, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Stephen during this time of loss. Tom was a wonderful man and will be remember by many.

Ann, Richard and Philip Barrar

Kimberly Creech

June 24, 2009

I am with heavy heart today hearing of Toms' passing. Tom sold me my first Dodge and then we ended up working together at Hyundai. He was a good man and will be missed by many. Louise, you were and will always be the love of his life. He smiled ear to ear when he spoke of you. Stephen, the man would've moved mountains for you. He was very proud of you and all that you have accomplished. I lift your family to the Lord today. May he give you peace and comfort in your time of sorrow. You are in my heart and in my prayers.

Janet Erikson

June 24, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Becky Condrey-Ashley

June 24, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with Stephen and the family. I knew Tom growing up as a neighbor and later as a car salesman. He was a kind and gentle man who will be greatly missed.

Brenda Storrs

June 24, 2009

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

TERRIE FREEMAN

June 24, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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