A wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Survived by his wife, Diane of 44 years; son, Thomas; daughter, Cheryl; grandsons, Joesph and Jake. A Veteran of 23 years in the U.S. Air Force. A flight engineer with the 304th A.R.S, known as «Stumpy» to his friends. He retired from Blount after 28 years.

He loved and served all.