Thomas H. Pelphrey Jr. Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Thomas H. Pelphrey Jr. of Fairborn, Ohio, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Thomas left this world on August 29, 2024 at the age of 79, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Cleo Pelphrey (Brooks) and Thomas Pelphrey Sr.; his siblings, Gene Brooks, James "Jim" Brooks, Jerry Brooks, Larry Brooks and Cynthia "Cyndie" McCue; and his son-in-law Timothy "Tim" Stratton.
He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Pelphrey; his children, Theresa Wallace (LaMar), Nina Stratton, Tonda Boyd (Tim), David Matney, Glenda Brakeall (Richard) and Rita Molitor (Roni); and his sister Wanda Lewis. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; as well as many nieces, nephews, sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Thomas' memory to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105), Shriners Children's (Attn: Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive Tampa, FL 33607), AMVETS (960 Checkrein Ave, Columbus, OH 43229), St. Vincent de Paul (960 Checkrein Ave, Columbus, OH 43229) or to Cancer Research (Director, National Cancer Institute, Building 31 Room 11A-16, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892) charities.
