Thomas J. "Tom" Thompson, 68, of Marion Heights, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, surrounded by his loving wife and children.

He was born March 25, 1950, in Ashland, a son of the late Thomas N. Thompson and Mary P. (Olearnick) Thompson Suchocki.

Tom was married to the former Peggy Kane of Locust Gap, who survives along with four children, Joe Olah and his wife Jill of Kulpmont, April Thompson and her fiancé Rex Cockerham of Mitchell, Ind., and Rachel and Rebekah Thompson, both at home; five grandchildren; and nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Geraldine Taylor, Sandra Fodor, and Cynthia Stabinski.

Tom was a graduate of Mount Carmel Area High School and Williamsport Area College.

He worked for Bane Insurance Company, Ashland until his retirement.

His desire in life was to serve God and take care of his family. Tom was the music leader at Victory Baptist Church in Bloomsburg. Music was an important way for him to serve the Lord. He loved his church family.

Tom enjoyed going on "dates" with his wife Peggy and loved going fishing with Rachel and Rebekah. He was very proud of Joe and April and had fun sharing jokes together.

A viewing will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon Friday, Feb. 1, at Victory Bible Church, Bloomsburg, followed by the funeral at noon, with Pastor Tim Perry officiating.

Interment will be in the Oak Hill Section of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Mount Carmel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Victory Baptist Church, 366 W. Fifth St., Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

The Rothermel-Heizenroth Funeral Services, Mount Carmel is in charge of the arrangements.

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