Thomas Pembroke Maphis

Date of Death: January 6, 2025

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Amherst Chapel

1600 Amherst Street

Winchester, VA 22601

Monday 1/13, 11:00 am

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Shenandoah Memorial Park

1270 Front Royal Pike

Winchester, VA 22602

(540) 667-2012 |

At a later date

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Memorial contributions may be made to
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142
Memphis, TN 38148 – a charity close to Tom’s heart as he loved children.

Thomas P. Maphis of Stephens City, VA went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2025, surrounded by his family.

He was born on May 20, 1949, in Winchester VA. His parents Geneva and Ben Maphis preceded him in death.

Tom is survived by his wife of 43 years Pam Maphis, his two sons, Brian Maphis (Sarah Kirby) and Robert “Bobby” Maphis (Sarah Goodman), his brother Jerry Maphis (Karen Maphis) of Chester, VA, two nieces, Kathy Maphis, Diana Vaughan (Mark) and one nephew Ben Maphis (Kristine) and many great nieces and nephews.

He was a graduate of James Wood High School, Class of 69 and served in the United States Army in the Army Security Agency. He retired from Mount Weather in 2008.Tom enjoyed many hobbies like fishing, metal detecting, dancing at the back room in his younger years and he loved to cook. Tom was also a ham radio guy with call number KI4HAT. Tom worked at Winchester Rescue Mission for many years helping those in our community and was a Mason brother for the lodge in Strasburg.

A memorial service will be held for Tom on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 11am at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel with the first half of the service to be used for sharing memories. Officiating will be Pastor Kent Woodward. Burial will be at a later date in Shenandoah Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Tom to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148 – a charity close to Tom’s heart as he loved children.

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Amherst Chapel

1600 Amherst Street

Winchester, VA 22601

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Monday 1/13, 11:00 am

Shenandoah Memorial Park

1270 Front Royal Pike

Winchester, VA 22602

(540) 667-2012 | Map

At a later date

Memorial contributions may be made to
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142
Memphis, TN 38148 – a charity close to Tom’s heart as he loved children.

Thomas P. Maphis of Stephens City, VA went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 20, 1949, in Winchester VA. His parents Geneva and Ben Maphis preceded him in death. Tom is survived by his wife of 43 years Pam Maphis, his two sons,Continue Reading

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Mrs Maphis, so sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family. Remember him from the auctions, and FEMA. My dad Clarence Jenkins Jr worked with him for many years at FEMA

TOM ILL NEVER FORGET THE HAIR CUT / YOUR PAL KEN LLOYD

My deepest condolences to Pam, Jerry and the entire family. Tom, Jerry and I were close cousins as kids growing up. Tom and I would email, occasionally, over the years. He will be greatly missed.

Oh Pam... My sincerest condolences ♡ Prayers of comfort. Lisha

Pam,Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear.

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

Tom was a good friend along with brother Jerry growing up in Pineville. We lost touch over the years; however, fond memories stay. Our sincere condolences to family. Jay and Barbara Grimm

My heartfelt condolences to the family of Tom Maphis. I went to Stephens City Elementary School with Tom and Graduated JWHS Class of 69’ with him. He was well respected and loved his life, along with his family!

My deepest condolences to Pam, Jerry, and the entire family. Tom, Jerry, and I were close cousins growing up. He will be deeply missed. Tom and I kept in touch, occasionally, over the years through emails.

Pam and boys i send my condolences to the family Tom was a very good friend to me and don k8dsj I'm sure going to miss him and now he is in heaven remission with all his amateur buddies of the good times onthe radio Tom dear friend rest in peace 🙏

My deepest condolences to Pam, Jerry, and the entire family for your loss. Tom, Jerry, and I were close cousins growing up. Tom and I kept in touch, occasionally, over the years by email. He will be deeply missed.

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Pam, Bob and I are so sorry to hear that Tom passed away on Monday the 6th. It was just wonderful visiting with him and you on Saturday....he really was the same Tom I knew over 50 years ago back at Fort Devens, MA.! What a kind, sweet soul he was, always a gentleman, and he loved you and his boys more than anything else. There are no words that can express the depth of our sorrow for your loss, Tom was one of a kind, He will be missed by all. Pat and Bob Esposito

My sincere Condolences to the Family Tom was one of a kind, we talked on the phone about canning, and our gadgets. I will miss our conversations. He was a Great Man, and a Friend.

Tom was an extra special person, kind heartedness and friendly to everyone he met. I been privilege to grow up as best friends in Pineville neighborhood in Winchester, VA. He will be thoroughly missed but at Heavenly peace with our Lord. We want to express our condolences to family and Pam.

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Will always remember my good times with "The Bug Man". We battled many years with the boxelder bugs at MW. Always a good friend! God Bless!

In memory of Thomas Pembroke Maphis, Katherine lit a candle

It was a pleasure working with Tom at Mount Weather. Thanks for your service in the Army, for the government and our community. Prayers of comfort to your family.

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

Tom was a classmate and good friend to many. He was a kind, caring and devoted man. Pam, I’m heartbroken for you and your family and will keep you in my prayers. God bless you.

Pam, Brian and Bobby - so sorry for your loss. Tom was a true gentleman and friend. Love you all. Doug and Rosalie (Fuzzy)

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.