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Thomas Methvin Obituary
Thomas Earl Methvin, 68, of Toledo, OH, peacefully passed away at home on Friday, January 12, 2018. He was born February 6, 1949, in Pulaski, TN, to Avis and Martha (Holley) Methvin.
He married his soulmate, Debi Sue Pfaff in 1983 and together they raised two children, Craig and Rachael. Tom worked for Libbey Glass for over 32 years as a glass selector, retiring in 2012. Tom had many adventures and enjoyed sharing his stories with everyone. He and his father were avid hunters of bear and small game. He raised hunting dogs, loved fishing, reading, gardening, and camping at Sunny's Campground. First and foremost, Tom was a man who deeply loved his family.
Left to cherish Tom's memory is his wife of 34 years Debi Methvin; children, Craig and Rachael Methvin; mother, Martha Methvin; sister, Linda (Jack) Seitz, and nieces and nephews.
Friends and family are invited to gather at the Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main St., Sylvania, OH, Saturday, January 27, 2018 at noon with a memorial service at 1:00 p.m.
Should friends desire, contributions may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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AUDREY PEACOCK
January 31, 2018
My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. May God surround you with His loving arms giving you His comfort, strength, and peace.
I worked with Tom for awhile. Loved to hear him talk. He always had a smile no matter what was going on. R.I.H. Tom.
January 25, 2018
Go Rest High On That Mountain with my dad, Earl Steadman. My dad thought the world of you, and Avis and Martha. I will miss your smile and laugh, and the stories of your bear hunting adventures. My Condolences to the rest of the family during this difficult time. May Peace be with you.
Catherine Steadman Ponder
CW
January 25, 2018
My condolences to the Methvin's family.Im sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you at this difficult time , and be comfort and strengthen by God'sWord in John 6:40.
January 25, 2018
Debi,
So sorry to hear this news. Prayers to you and your family.
Marcia Freels-Lewis
Amy Nicholson
January 22, 2018
Rest in peace Tom. You were an inspiration to us all.
Susan Wesolowski- Mizer
January 22, 2018
I to worked at Libbey. He was a kind and caring person. One day my shirt got caught in the front of the machine and Tom came over and cut my shirt and I was free from the machine. RIP Tom
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