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Thomas Alex Read Sr. transitioned from this life on August 25, 2011 at Lynchburg General Hospital after a battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Almore James and Edna R. Read. Two brothers, Howard and Alvin also preceded him death.
He joined St. John Baptist Church, Forest at an early age. He attended Bedford County Public Schools and was a retired brick mason. He had a great love for gardening, fishing and hunting.
He leaves to mourn his passing one daughter, Sharon Strange of Lynchburg; one son, Thomas Read, Jr. of Forest; former wife, Evelyn Read; one grandson, Charlie Strange IV (Bethany) of Lynchburg; one sister, Cora Franklin of Madison Heights; five brothers, James of Lynchburg, Rev. Albert of Evington, Lawrence of Forest, Arthur and David of Bedford; one uncle, George Read of Forest; a long-time devoted companion, Frances Hicks-Everette and daughter, Katrina; and many other relatives, extended family members and friends.
Many thanks to Dr. John MacNeill and his staff at the Alan B. Pearson Cancer Center along with the staff at UVA Lynchburg Dialysis Facility.
A funeral service will be held 1pm, Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at St. Paul's Baptist Church, Forest. Interment will be in the Hicks Family Cemetery, Forest. The family is receiving friends and the cortege will assemble at the residence, 11121 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest. Condolences may be emailed to [email protected] In lieu of flowers, please make your charitable contributions to the American Institute of Cancer Research or to the Kidney Foundation. Community Funeral Home directing.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Read
shirley sparrow
September 4, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Shorty&Bobbi Moose
September 4, 2011
So sorry to hear of the lost of your loved one."Read" as my husband and I always called him, was a good man and will be missed. Read was one of the first people we met when we moved to Lynchburg.
Alway's had a smile to greet you and a kind word to say.
Our thought's and prayer's are with you. David(Shorty)&Bobbi Moose
RHONDA EPPERSON
September 1, 2011
MAY GOD COMFORT YOU IN THIS TIME OF NEED. A GOOD MAN HE WAS. BLESS YOU ALL.
RHONDA WILSON EPPERSON AND FAMILY
September 1, 2011
Thomas and family,
So sorry for your loss. With loving thoughts, Lee & Melody Proffitt
Vincent Hicks & Family
August 31, 2011
May God keep you in this time of bereavement. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and Fay Austin
August 31, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
August 30, 2011
earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal.our thoughts and prayers are with your family.god is with you always ..Erwin & Brenda Callaham (Forest,VA.)
Robin Morgan-Hall
August 29, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Read family. May God bless you with strength and comfort.
MaryBelle H. Watts & Family
August 29, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Marie, Kathleen, Rosa & families
August 28, 2011
During this difficult time, remember to hold on to GOD's unchanging hands. You are always in our thoughts & prayers!
Donald&Jackie Miller
August 28, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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