Thomas L. Wilborn
June 30, 1946 ~ April 20, 2018
Thomas L. Wilborn June 30, 1946 - April 20, 2018. Due to natural causes, Thom went home to be with the Lord. He peacefully passed away, surrounded by loving family at the age of 71.
Born the youngest of 7, Thom grew up in rural Missouri. After graduating from Arkansas State, Thom proudly served in the U.S. Navy, to include a tour in Antarctica. After serving his country he pursued a career in Journalism working for the Associated Press, on the Kennedy Assassination Board, and completing his career serving veterans for the Disabled American Veterans (DAV).
Thom volunteered as Social chair for many years for DSW (Divorced, Single, Widowed). He met many life long friends through this group.
Thom loved baseball and when he wasn’t following his beloved St. Louise Cardinals you could find him working on his model railroad.
Thom will be loved and missed by those he left behind. He is survived by his wife Linda, eldest sibling Helen Baretta, daughters Brooke Haiar (Chad), Beth Wilborn (Tom) and step children Susan Wright (Matt), Franklin Nichols, Jim Nichols ( Brenda), and three granddaughters, Caroline Wright, Rebekah Nichols and Catherine Haiar.
A memorial service for Thom will take place on Wednesday, April 25th at 11 AM at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 Maple Ave Vienna, Va 22180. Interment into Arlington Cemetery will be at a later date.
Born the youngest of 7, Thom grew up in rural Missouri. After graduating from Arkansas State, Thom proudly served in the U.S. Navy, to include a tour in Antarctica. After serving his country he pursued a career in Journalism working for the Associated Press, on the Kennedy Assassination Board, and completing his career serving veterans for the Disabled American Veterans (DAV).
Thom volunteered as Social chair for many years for DSW (Divorced, Single, Widowed). He met many life long friends through this group.
Thom loved baseball and when he wasn’t following his beloved St. Louise Cardinals you could find him working on his model railroad.
Thom will be loved and missed by those he left behind. He is survived by his wife Linda, eldest sibling Helen Baretta, daughters Brooke Haiar (Chad), Beth Wilborn (Tom) and step children Susan Wright (Matt), Franklin Nichols, Jim Nichols ( Brenda), and three granddaughters, Caroline Wright, Rebekah Nichols and Catherine Haiar.
A memorial service for Thom will take place on Wednesday, April 25th at 11 AM at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 Maple Ave Vienna, Va 22180. Interment into Arlington Cemetery will be at a later date.
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I have so many wonderful memories, I could not list them all. Thom was very special.
Lee Mazzarella
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Thom was a friend of my youth. High School and running around Doniphan in Gib’s pickup truck. Turning over outhouses on halloween and drinking a little too much beer. I am broken hearted to find he is gone. God bless all of his family and I pray that they heal with time. My eyes are filled with tears as I write so I will say goodbye to a dear friend. Save a place for me Thom I will be there soon.