Thomas Jefferson Fitzpatrick Jr.

Thomas J. Fitzpatrick, Jr. "TJ"
born June 05,1923 Martins, Ky. passed away at home peacefully January 28, 2017 with loved ones at his side.

Thomas is proceeded in death by his "beautiful" wife Winona Tufts Fitzpatrick
father Thomas J. Fitzpatrick
mother Velva Preston Fitzpatrick
brother Harold Fitzpatrick & Sister Donna Jean Wilson

Thomas as most knew as "TJ" served in World War II
Oct 1939 - Feb 1946 he proceeded there after to work in the coal mines of Kentucky where he eventually would leave and take residency in Columbus, Ohio with his wife and son where he would then be employed at General Motors and would later retire with 30 years of dedicated work.

Thomas was a member of The Masonic's as well as a member of the American Legion Post #532, where he was in charge of cleaning and preparing all fire artillery for use at graveside services of an unaccountable amount of comrades, to there place of rest for nearly 20 years.

Outside of being a deeply proud man of serving for his country, he and his wife as well enjoyed and took much pride in always keeping there yards and homes in a beautiful fashion of up keep...

Thomas Fitzpatrick leaves behind his son George T. Fitzpatrick (Joan Fitzpatrick) grand daughter Stacie M. Cremeans (Wayne M. Scanlan) Great Grandson Paul W. Cremeans (Jayne R. Pinella) grand daughter Julie Hawkins (Ken McFarland) grand daughter Jodi Thorpe (Kris Thorpe) & nephew Gershwin P. Jones.
Others who were much loved & well respected by "TJ" would include: John Burns and wife Tommie Sue, Kevin Burns, Jessie Huff and Brenda Erbe.

In lieu of flowers we ask that you make a donation in honor of Thomas to one of our Veterans Service Communities or to the Dementia Society of America.

Forever Fly High and may your wings carry you over and beyond the rainbow...