Thomas Albert Wilmoth

WILMOTH Thomas Albert Wilmoth, age 78, of Richmond passed from this life on Tuesday, August 8, 2006. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Grace Katherine Wilmoth and a son, Tad Albert Wilmoth. He is survived by a son, Terry Allan Wilmoth and his wife, Trudy Faye Wilmoth; a grandson, Jason Wilmoth; two sisters, Bonna Bell and Esther Gail Wilmoth; and his second wife, Norma R. Wilmoth from whom he was divorced. Tom was born and educated in Clarksburg, W. Va. After serving honorably in the United States Army, he was employed by Firestone Tire & Rubber and it's subsidiary, Dayton Tire & Rubber. He retired as a District Manager in 1982. In 1985 Tom began a seocnd career as a sales representative for the Virginia State Lottery. He retired from state service in 1990, but continued to work part time as a salesman for American Ad Specialties. Tom was an active member of Bon Air United Methodist Church where he served as an usher for many years. While in high school, Tom became a member of the International Order of DeMolay. He was a Senior Demolay and received the "Legion of Honor" award, its highest award. Tom became a Master Mason at the age of 21. He was an active member of the York and Scottish Rite Bodies in Freemasonry. He received the 33rd Degree, IGH, in the Scottish Rite. He was Past President of the Scottish Rite Foundation of Virginia and a member of the Scottish Rite Guard. Tom was a member of Midlothian Lodge #211 AF & AM and Past Master of Black Heath Lodge #1982 AF & AM. He was a member of the Directors Staff in Acca Shrine, as well as a Charter Member and Past President of Manchester Shrine Club. He served as Impresario for Court 16 of the Royal Order of Jesters. He was an ardent supporter of the Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center and Shrine Hospitals for Children. The family will receive friends 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave., where a Masonic Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday with further visitation following. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, August 11 at Bon Air United Methodist Church. Interment in Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Bon Air United Methodist Church, 1645 Buford Rd., Richmond, Va. 23235, Shriners Hospitals for Children, P.O. Box 9217, Richmond, Va. 23227 or the Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center, 4202 Her-mitage Rd., Richmond, Va. 23227.