Thomas J. Smith Columbia City, Indiana Obituary

Thomas J. Smith

<p>Thomas J. Smith, age 61, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Columbia City passed away at 7:43 am on Monday July 18, 2022, at Majestic Care Jefferson Pointe, Fort Wayne.&nbsp; Born on August 10, 1960 in Huntington, IN, he was the son of Richard L. &ldquo;Smitty&rdquo; and MaDonna R. (Cunningham) Smith.</p> <p>Thomas attended Columbia City High School and graduated with the Class of 1978.&nbsp; He then attended ITT Technical Institute and graduated with two degrees.&nbsp; Thomas never missed a day of work from the time he graduated.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thomas worked as an electrician and was also pleased to have served on the Whitley County Sheriff Reserve for 20 years.&nbsp; He was a York Rite Mason and member of Blue Knights International.&nbsp; Thomas enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, shooting, collecting a variety of unique items, and volunteering for Shop with a Cop.</p> <p>Survivors include his sister Tammy Smith of Fort Wayne and aunt Lula Belle Little of Columbia City.</p> <p>He was preceded in death by his parents.</p> <p>A gathering for friends will be held on Saturday July 23, 2022, from 1:30-3:00 pm at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.</p> <p>Memorial contributions in memory of Thomas may be made to Shop with a Cop.</p> <p>Visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send condolences or sign the online guest register.</p>
August 10, 1960 - July 18, 202208/10/196007/18/2022
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Brian Anspach
July 28, 2022
So sorry Tammy I just saw Tom passed. Brian Anspach
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Carol Johnson
July 23, 2022
Our Robin Meadow Place neighborhood is home to a little black community cat named Angus that half the neighbors feed at one time or another. Tom supplied him with a shelter, and in the winter put in a heating pad. That was the animal-lover that Tom was. He was also a won... Continue Reading
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Pat Bitzel
July 22, 2022
Sorry for your loss Tammy Prayers to you and family I've known Tom since the boy scout days he was tapped out for the order of the arrow the same time I was we went to high school together hung out and enjoyed riding motorcycles together we had a lot of great times and m... Continue Reading
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Harry Oelschlager
July 22, 2022
Tammy sorry to hear about your brother, I know you will miss him.
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Robin Littlejohn
July 22, 2022
Tammy
My Sincere condolences to you & your family Praying for peace & comfort
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Jerrie Hammond-Begue
July 21, 2022
Sorry for your loss Tammy and Lula Belle. Tom was always such a nice guy and I remember how much he loved working for the Sheriff's dept. May your memories help you thru the next few weeks and always remember how special he was. Prayers for you and your families.
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Heath Pankop
July 21, 2022
I worked closely with Tom for 12 years. He was a man that, without a second thought, would help anyone. I enjoyed hearing about his many hobbies, he was definitely a man with a exquisite taste! Ill miss his antics and Im glad hes with Skeeter again.
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Lori Cunning
July 21, 2022
So sorry for your loss i remember alot of us hanging out when we were younger
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A candle was posted for Thomas J. Smith.
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Rita Dunfee
July 21, 2022
Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone at this sad time. May God hold you and comfort you in the time to come

Romona and Rita Dunfer
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CCHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
July 21, 2022
May GOD give you strength in this time of grief and fond memories of
THOMAS JEAN SMITH, CCHS Alumni Class of 1978.
The Alumni of CCHS extends sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers
to Thomas's family.

www.cchsaa.org
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