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Thomas Stubbins Obituary
SALISBURY - Mr. Thomas James Stubbins, Sr., 58, of Salisbury, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House in Winston Salem.
Born Sept. 25, 1953 in Alliance, Ohio to Don Stubbins of Alliance, Ohio and the late Bettey Stubbins, he was a graduate of Alliance High School Class of 1971. He was a graduate of Kent State University in Kent Ohio where he earned a Bachelor of Music Education. Mr. Stubbins made a career as a music teacher and a professional musician.
Mr. Stubbins was a member of Milford Hills United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra L. Stubbins; son, Thomas J. "Tommy" Stubbins Jr.; daughter, Cora Genevieve Stubbins; and sister, Peggy Molnar and husband Craig.
Visitation: The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 18 at Summersett Funeral Home.
Service: A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. at Milford Hills United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 19, conducted by Rev. Steve Combs.
Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Stubbins family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.
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Brian & Cindy Bishop
May 19, 2012
Sandy, we are so sorry for your loss. Our family is praying for you. Please let us know if you need anything at all.
Whitney Gajdzik Kwok
May 18, 2012
My family and I are so sad to hear about Mr. Stubbins. He was my music teacher for 7 years. I wouldn't be who I am now without having known him. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family!
Zeida Martin-Mendia
May 18, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Martin-Mendia Family
Temika Murray Turner
May 18, 2012
Mr. Stubbins will truly be missed. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God will be your strength during this time.
Laura Wetmore Braun
May 18, 2012
We are so saddened to hear of Mr. Stubbins' passing. He was my youngest daughter's school music teacher and she spoke of him often. We will keep the family in our prayers.
Laura, David, Megan & Mallory Braun
tammy whitlatch
May 18, 2012
Sandy, Cora and Tommy, My heart is breaking for you all....Please know Tom is looking down on you with a smile on his face, joy in his heart and much appreciation for you all....My prayers are with you daily...May God give you peace and wrap His loving arms tightly around you as you grieve......Much Love...
May 18, 2012
As in most cases , I wish that I would have spent more time getting to know Thomas better... My thoughts are with his family.. Michael D. Williams
Brenda Suzanne Gariepy
May 18, 2012
Tom will be sadly missed here at Hanford-Dole E.S. In addition to being a fantastic teacher, he was a wonderful colleague and friend. He is surely now a beautiful choir member to our Lord & Savior.
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