Thomas J. “Tom” “Jack” Place, 85 of Winchester, VA passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at Heritage Hall Care Facility in Front Royal.

He was born in 1935 the son of the late Michael and Esther (Croson) Place. He was a member of Sunnyside Presbyterian Church and was retired after 37 years of service at Shenck Foods as Night Supervisor.

He married Shirley Jean Palmer on June 20, 1959 in Hancock, MD. She preceded him in death on January 14, 1994.

Tom is survived by a son Kirby B. Place and his wife Pat of Stephens City, VA; brother, Harold S. Place of Alexandria, VA; grandson, Dusty W. Taylor of Strasburg, VA and numerous nieces and nephews.

Tom is preceded in death by his wife, parents and brother Roger L. Place.

Jack was a car buff, NASCAR fan and Washington Football Team fan. In the early 1970’s he built his own house and could do just about anything carpentry wise. After retirement he helped his son with classic car restoration and they were very successful.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, October 21, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm with a memorial service, Friday, October 22, 2021 at 1pm all held at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel. Interment will follow in Shenandoah Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Jason Place, Chris Place, Mike Leighty, Ernie Affleck, Willard Boyce and Denny Herring.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Tom’s memory may be made to: Round Hill Community Fire & Rescue, 141 Spinning Wheel Lane, Winchester, VA 22603.