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Thomas Sterling Huxtable

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Thomas Sterling Huxtable obituary, 1957-2022, Virginia Beach, Va

BORN

1957

DIED

2022

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H.D Oliver Funeral Apartments, Inc. - Laskin Road Chapel

2002 Laskin Road

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Thomas Huxtable Obituary

HUXTABLE, Thomas Sterling, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, passed away on July 23, 2022. Tom was predeceased by his parents, Sterling B. and Sally B. Huxtable. He was born in Long Beach, New York on February 19, 1957 and grew up in Colonial Beach, Va. Tom lived in Virginia Beach for most of his adult life with his loving wife and soul mate, Johnna Lynn.

Tom graduated from Colonial Beach High School and attended James Madison University. He had a successful career in sales at S&J Appliance, Lynnhaven Marine, Goldberg Appliances, Huskey Home Products, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery and East Coast Appliance. In his retirement, he worked at the Redwing Golf Course. Tom served as a Lay Eucharistic Minister at Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church in Virginia Beach for 15 years. Tom was an avid golfer and devoted friend to so many. He was known for his strong faith and compassion for those in need.

He is survived by his wife, Johnna Lynn; sister, Catherine H. Jones (Brent) of Colonial Beach; nephew, Wesley S. Jones (Michelle) of Moorpark, Calif. and their daughters, Aubrey Nicole and Chelsea Morgan; niece, Kayla Evans (Elton) of Richmond; mother-in-law, Delinda H. Beane; and sister-in-law, Cheryl D. Beane.

The family wishes to thank their many friends who have helped through Tom's brief illness. Expressions of sympathy in the form of contributions to the Chapel Food Pantry at Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church, 2020 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, Va. 23454 or the Food Bank of SE Virginia are greatly appreciated.

A celebration of Tom's life will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church. Online condolences may be offered to the family at hdoliver.com.
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Jul. 27 to Jul. 31, 2022.

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Thomas Vaughan

August 11, 2022

I will miss my golfing buddy until the day I die.

Susan Parker

August 8, 2022

Johnna, My deepest condolences. He is a good man and gone way too soon. He lit up the world and will be so missed by all who knew him.

Mary Anne Hopkins

July 30, 2022

Most of my memories of Tom are from St. Peter's when he and Johnna would attend services with the Jones family.He always had a smile!

Chuck Guthrie

July 29, 2022

Great person... I have many great memories of this young man. He always had a smile and i can still hear is laugh.. Great employee

Karen Engel

July 29, 2022

Johnna, and family, My sincerest sympathy to you. What strength and courage you have endured these past recent weeks. I worked with Tom during our "Huskey" years and also at East Coast as a sales rep. He was always delightful, with much integrity. He will be missed, Tom´s Spirit will always be close to us all.

Mark Mitchell

July 28, 2022

I too was born in 1957, I did not have the pleasure to know you , rest in peace my Brother.

Bryan & Paula Stepp

July 27, 2022

May he rest in peace. Our thoughts are with your family and loved ones at this time of sadness.

Bruce and Bev Farrell

July 27, 2022

Rest in Peace Tom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Johnna and your family.

John R Hopkins

July 27, 2022

Great guy and left us too soon! Prayers and thoughts are with your entire family!!!

Sonja Bristow

July 27, 2022

I remember the good time. You will be Moses good person

Kayla Jones Evans

July 25, 2022

Kayla Jones Evans

July 25, 2022

Kayla Jones Evans

July 25, 2022

Words cannot express how much I loved you and to the extent that you will be missed. Anyone who knew you, knew your heart, your charm, and most definitely your laugh. We will continue to let your light shine, and honor your legacy.
Until next time

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