J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Thomas, Thomas M.

Thursday, November 17, 2005

Sergeant Thomas Matthew �Tom Tom� Thomas, U. S. Army, age 29, died Thursday, November 17, 2005 while working in Iraq. Born at Fort Hood, TX, he grew up in Germany and Chester, and was presently a resident of El Paso, TX. Sergeant Thomas served with the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment which qualified him for the difficult work that he was doing in Iraq. Since his discharge from the U. S. Army, he was working as a Security Specialist with Cochise Consultancy, a company which provides security to contractors working under government contracts in Iraq. He was on his second assignment in Iraq when he was killed by a roadside bomb. He understood the danger involved with the work that he was doing but was willing to sacrifice his life if necessary because he knew that he would be with his Lord and Savior. Sergeant Thomas was recently recalled to active duty by the U. S. Army and was scheduled to report for duty upon completion of his commitment to Cochise Consultancy. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Denver and Margaret Short of Chapmanville, WV. He is survived by his parents, Major Thomas E. Thomas, U. S. Army (Retired) and Brenda Short Thomas of Chester; paternal grandparents, Rodney and Jean Thomas of Murray City, OH; an aunt, Katy Ojeda and husband, Joe of Chapmanville, WV; cousins, Jody, Danny, and Chris Ojeda; many special friends including his dear friend and mentor, Mike Blankenship and family of Richmond, and Eric Rose presently working in Iraq and his father, Jeff Rose of Flint, MI, Chad Sims and others too numerous to mention. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to Chad O�Kelly and to Steve Scales for their assistance in bringing �Tom Tom� home and alerting his friends of the funeral arrangements. A funeral service will be conducted at 6:00 PM Monday, November 28, 2005 at Calvary Baptist Church, Colonial Heights, VA with the Rev. Ray Haskett officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Interment with military honors will take place at 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 29, at Culpeper National Cemetery, Culpeper, VA. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Missions Fund at Calvary Baptist Church, 10700 Jefferson Davis Highway, Colonial Heights, VA 23834. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

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Matt, or Uncle Tom Tom as Olivia would call him... I will miss and remember the many times that I fed you. Christmas and Thanksgiving and all the other holidays. The times that we all sat on the living room floor and watched movies while Olivia ran circles around all of us. You were so giving of yourself. I drove your car for almost an entire year because Olivia wouldn't fit in my truck. The picture of you holding olivia on your motorcycle is preciouse. You are going to be so missed by everyone!!! We will always hold you close to our hearts, in our thoughts and in our memories. You are the True American Hero!
Blessings, Grace and Strength to all who Grieve over this great loss. Tom and Brenda, my prayers are with you this holiday season!

Much Love
Rose and Olivia Davis

Posted by: Rose Davis at December 18, 2005 07:47 PM

Tom, Brenda, Rodney and Jean,

We were so very sorry to hear about your beloved Matt. We mourn with you. It's comforting to know that as a Christian we never say good-by but "See you later." You will remain in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.

Posted by: Greg and Debbie (Smathers) Wharton at November 30, 2005 03:45 PM

May the love of God soothe your aching heart.
May the wisdom of God answer your every question.
May the mercy of God substain you and the grace of God give you peace in the midst of your storm.

Posted by: Dale Terry at November 28, 2005 08:39 PM

Dear Brenda & Tom,
We are friends of Katie and Joe and members of Calvary Baptist in Chapmanville. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. May you find the comfort that only God can give.

Posted by: Sherry & Jim Jones at November 28, 2005 10:01 AM

Rodney, Jean, Tom, Brenda, Family and Friends, I can't even begin to express how sorry I am for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will always remember Matt as Rodney and Jeans sweet grandson whom shared the same birthday as me and was their pride and joy. May God Bless all of you! Michelle Hall

Posted by: Michelle (Shelly Canter) Hall at November 27, 2005 11:19 PM

Tom Kathy & I send (ALL OUR LOVE)to you and
your wife.We are praying for you two.
I know some of your lost for I went through it
myself.
LOVE YOU
Addie & Kathy Person
New Straitsville Oh

Posted by: Addie & Kathy Person at November 27, 2005 06:22 PM

Dear Brenda and Tom,

My husband and I express our deepest sympathies to you and your family upon the sudden departure of your son. He believed in what he was doing and one must accept that his was living his commitment to himself, you as parents and to our country.

Regards,

Donna and Raymond Gaillard
Stover & Associates, Inc.

Posted by: Donna Gaillard at November 25, 2005 04:23 PM

OUr thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
A Time like this is difficult for so many people, May it comfort you to know that there is support with you at all times from friends and loved ones.
May God shine his richest blessing on you and your family.

Posted by: William & Gloria Richardson at November 25, 2005 12:09 PM