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Thomas Gene Scannell

Date of Death: November 26, 2014

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Monday 12/1, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Tuesday 12/2, 2:00 pm

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Mt. Hebron Cemetery
305 E Boscawen St
Winchester, VA 22601
Tuesday 12/2, 12:00 pm

Msgt. Thomas G. Scannell, (USAF, Ret.)

         Thomas G. Scannell, 77, of Winchester, became our special angel on Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his family.

 

Tom was born in Sterling, Michigan, on April 23, 1937.  He married his beautiful wife, Wanda P. Wolford and on November 18th of this year celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

 

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his four daughters, Melinda Hart (David) D’Ann Kenney (Kevin), Tommie Hobbs (Chuck) and Kelly Ricker (Jerry) all of Winchester; five grandchildren, Samantha Hart, Ian Kenney, Jayson Music, Chad Music and Kylie Ricker.  He also had seven great grandchildren, Trevor Sulser, Brooklyn Harden, Gage Music, Jude Music, Leland Music, RyLynn Music and Sarah Kenney.  He is survived by three brothers, Gordon Scannell, Ed Scannell, and Dean Reid, all of Michigan.

 

Tom is preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Scannell and Ronnie Lutz.

 

Tom served his country in the United States Air Force for 22 years.  He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War, receiving the Bronze Star and was proud to fly the American Flag every day at his home.

 

After he retired from the Military, his next career was at Jefferson Distributing in Martinsburg, West Virginia.  He was the “Beer Man” and after more than 20 years he retired to working in construction with his son-in-law for a short while.  Then he retired to his flower beds and yard, where he could be found every single day.

 

The biggest joy of his life was his family.  Nothing he loved better than to be surrounded by the family, the more the better.  He was the life of any party, laughing, dancing and making everyone smile.  Because he always said “Smile Every day. Every day you don’t smile, you lose that day”.  He didn’t lose many days.

 

His pallbearers will be Calvin Thompson, Jayson Music, Chad Music, Ian Kenney, Trevor Sulser and Kyle Wright.

 

The family will receive friends on Monday, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

 

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Tuesday at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.  Interment with Military Honors will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester, Virginia.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Tom’s memory to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, Virginia, 22601.

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Visitation
Location Not Available
Monday 12/1, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
Location Not Available
Tuesday 12/2, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Mt. Hebron Cemetery
305 E Boscawen St
Winchester, VA 22601
Map
Tuesday 12/2, 12:00 pm

Msgt. Thomas G. Scannell, (USAF, Ret.)          Thomas G. Scannell, 77, of Winchester, became our special angel on Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his family.   Tom was born in Sterling, Michigan, on April 23, 1937.  He married his beautiful wife, Wanda P. Wolford and on November 18th of this yearContinue Reading

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Sue vandercook left a message on November 29, 2014:
Our sympathy goes out to all of you. If there is anything we can do for you just let us know. We love all you. Just so glad we was able to stop and see him . Love Harold and Sue.
Becky Lauck left a message on November 29, 2014:
I will never forget the love of coffee and the whistle blowing, Love you Tom a great angel in heaven.
Ralph Krantz left a message on December 1, 2014:
To the Family of Tom Scannell I will always remember the good times I had with Tom at Sterling High School. At times we did things I think about and the good times, I will never forget. We both graduated in 1954, Tom joined the Service and I went off to college. I continued to see Tom at the Class Reunions and the All-School Reunions. Tom did not make our 60th Class Reunion in September, 2014 but our thoughts and discussions were about Tom. I will miss you old friend and RIP
Katie and Lily left a message on December 1, 2014:
Sending Prayers to family and love to Melinda and family
dan crim left a message on December 1, 2014:
to all the family Wow what a surprise!!!!! I just found out a few minutes ago.. My condolences to everyone..Tom was a wonder guy He always made you laugh I can remember all the good times the big family had...I am out of the area but just want to let you know I am thinking of you sincerly dan crim
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Bob Mann left a message on December 2, 2014:
God's Peace to the family, Tom, Jim Goodroe, Harold Marsh, and I were close friends all through our years up to graduation from Sterling High School. I have many fond memories of times we spent together during our growing up years. Among them are the times we spent plowing snow from the sidewalks of Sterling with our parents walk behind garden tractors.
Sandy Cochran left a message on December 2, 2014:
Wanda, girls and family: We are so very sorry for your loss. Tom was truly one of a kind. Always had a smile and a warm heart. We had the honor of sitting with him at Table 4 every Monday night. We will miss that train whistle being blown and it will not be the same without him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Heaven has received one very special angel indeed. Love to you all. Sandy Cochran, Trudy Dawson, Christy Dawson and Dorothy Dawson.
Steve Williams & Pam Ritter left a message on December 2, 2014:
Melinda,Dave & family, Just wanted you to know you are in our thoughts & prayers.We are so sorry for your loss. Steve Williams & Pam Ritter
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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