Thomas S Gawne, Jr
Born: Fri., Oct. 4, 1940
Died: Fri., Aug. 10, 2012
Celebration of Life
6:00 PM Tue., Aug. 14, 2012
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Thomas S. Gawne, 71, of Shelbyville, died Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.
He was born Oct. 4, 1940, in Highland Park, Mich., to Thomas S. Gawne Sr. and Alma (Ruediseueli) Gawne.
Survivors include son, Thomas (wife, Diane) A. Gawne Sr. of Pennsylvania; daughter, Teri Gawne-Vantor of Washington; sister, Judy Hobbs of New York; nephews, Matthew, Brian and Wil Hobbs; grandsons, Thomas A. Gawne Jr. and David Gawne; granddaughter, Nichole Gawne-Vantor; and great-grandchildren, Allysan and Audrey.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Thomas worked in several professional positions within the insurance industry.
He was an avid fan of the Detroit Tigers and was given the opportunity to throw out the first pitch and sit in the team’s dugout during a game. He loved photography, billiards, beautiful women and baseball - not in that particular order, though.
He was a friend of Bill W.
Thomas’ body will be an anatomical gift.
Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m., August 14, at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service & Crematory, 703 S. Harrison St. A celebration of life service is at 7 p.m. with Ian Farnsley officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lymphoma Society.
Online condolences may be made at www.murphyparks.com.
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Paul Saclolo
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Posted Tue August 14, 2012
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Tom and Family,
So sorry for the lost of your father, my condolences to you and the family, please ensure that me and my family are thinking of all of you in this time of need. Our prayers go out to you and the entire Gawne family. God Bless, The Saclolo's.
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Richard "Dick" HODGENS
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Posted Wed August 15, 2012
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From almost the first time met him (in about 3rd Grade), Tom was a friend. We 'hitchhiked' to a couple of Detroit Openers (Downtown at Briggs Stadium) and had many friends in common.
God bless those who knew and loved him.
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Gina
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Posted Wed August 15, 2012
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My thoughts and prayers go out to Tom's family.
I had the priviledge to care for him as an MA at Tom's doctor office in shelbyville. He was a delight to have in the office and always made us laugh with his jokes. He even had our diabetic educator dancing in the hallway a mere 2 or 3 monts ago. He was not a patient here very long, but he will forever be in our hearts.
RIP Tom, we will miss you at Major Internal Medicine!!!!!!
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