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Thomas Kirkup Obituary
He attended the College of William and Mary where he met his wife, Anne. Following his graduation in 1965, Tom served two years of active duty in the Army, one of them as a second lieutenant in Vietnam. After his military service, Tom began a 33 year career with Reynolds Metals Company, Packaging Division.
Retirement afforded Tom the opportunity to become involved in volunteer work, including Junior Achievement, Meals on Wheels, Rotary and Housing Options, Inc. He was an active member of River Road Church, Baptist for 47 years, serving in many capacities.
In his spare time, Tom enjoyed poker, golf at Hermitage Country Club with the Dog Pack and with the Bogies at Yeamans Hall, pickleball, boating and fishing at his beloved second home on the Piankatank River in Gloucester, VA.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents Thomas J. Kirkup, Jr. and Katherine Wheary Kirkup. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Anne, son Christopher T. Kirkup (Michele), daughter Katherine K. Hall (Sam) and grandchildren Brooks and Anne Carrington Hall, Katelynn and Connor Kirkup. He is also survived by his sisters Carol Blomstrom and Alice Meeteer (Wes).
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 3 at 1 p.m. at River Road Church, Baptist with a reception to follow. The service will also be live streamed.
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for Thomas Kirkup
Larry and Zani Cassis Autry
February 3, 2024
Anne and family,
We are sorry to hear of Tom´s passing. Zani enjoyed working with Tom on the Reynolds´ team, and also in the purchase of the Piankatank River property. We know you had many enjoyable family times there. He is thought of when the maple tree at Reynolds Crossing outside his former office turns in the fall. He used to comment what beautiful colors it produced in the fall! May his memory be eternal!
Junior Achievement of Central Virginia
February 1, 2024
Tom was a dedicated volunteer at Junior Achievement, and we're grateful to have gotten to spend that time with him. Thanks for your service to this world, Tom.
Harry Green
January 31, 2024
Anne, I am so sorry to hear about Tom´s death. He is the one individual I went through W & M, Sigma Pi, Army(5 years) Vietnam, Reynolds(25 years). We even sat in the end zone at some of the college football games. Tom was a wonderful friend to me. He will be missed by all of us. Love, Harry Green
Cathy Cray
January 31, 2024
I worked for Tom at Reynolds for a lot of years. He was so intelligent and a great boss.
Cathy
Ben & Toni Blanton
January 29, 2024
Tom was a wonderful person and so is his spouse, Anne.
We attended William & Mary College with both of them and high school with Anne.
Both of them were excellent leaders in college and also good-hearted spirits of God.
May God continue to Bless Tom in Heaven.
Joe & Janis
January 28, 2024
Tom was a friend since 1962 (W&M65). For the last ten years or so we played golf at the Richmond Tribe Club outing in May. We have shared many wonderful times with Tom & Anne. He will be missed.
Anne
Janis & I are at a loss for words. We have you in our prayers and will see you Saturday.
We love you! J&J
David
January 28, 2024
simply a good man
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