Thomas Edward Hollon, 62, of Summerfield died peacefully on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL.
He was born February 25, 1948, in Dayton, OH and enjoyed the majority of his days in Florida. He was raised in Grand Prairie, TX as well as Dayton, OH. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He relocated to Texas, married and started a family in 1978. Although his marriage ended, being a father meant to world to him as he said “my two girls are my biggest success in life.”
His labor of love was working on cars. He held a passionate interest for the American muscle machines. Being a machinist and later a car salesman afforded him the opportunity to possess detailed knowledge and involve others in his interest. His unconditional love and a desire to help people grow continued throughout his life. He never grew tired of listening to others and helping anyone he could.
He is survived by his two daughters, Stephanie Gayle Hollon Nonnemacher and Alicia Ann Hollon Watson; six grandchildren, Andrew Watson, Cailei Fuhrman, Taylor Oliver, Michael Fuhrman, Audrey Nonnemacher, and Cenadi Bishop; two brothers, Stan Hollon and Jim Hollon; a sister, Pamela Chile; and a niece and two nephews.
A graveside service will be held at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Texas.
I love you daddy! thank you for always loving us girls!!
I love you daddy! thank you for always loving us girls!!
I am Tom’s ex sister-in-law and truly give my deepest regrets for your loss. I have plenty of fond and funny memories of Tom while him and my sister were married. Even though he was divorced from my sister I still considered him to be family in many ways… Once again deepest regrets for your loss at this time…. Tina McMinn Scannell
I love you daddy! thank you for always loving us girls!!
It sounds like he was a very special man. I am sorry for your loss, Stephanie. I hope your family can find comfort during this tough time. Hugs, AJ
It’s so hard to lose a parent. Hold close the memories you have of your father. We’re thinking of you, and your sweet family. XOXO Kelly, Ernest, and Alexander.
It’s so hard to lose a parent. Hold close the memories you have of your father. We’re thinking of you, and your sweet family. XOXO Kelly, Ernest, and Alexander.
stephanie:i just want to say:im truly sorry for the sudden passing of your father. i never had the opportunity of meeting tom hollon. im positive you and alicia will find strength his death.love ya.
Well…it still hurts so bad when I call and your number isnt yours anymore. I loved the times I had getting to know you all over again…I missed you once in my life, only it helped knowing you were out there…now I miss you more than ever. It sucks to not have you to talk to. It sucks to not have you there waiting in the front yard as I pull up from a long drive to see you….It hurt so bad to find out you were gone. I can’t tell you how much it hurt to smell your ol’ man scent in the home we shared together a couple of times. When I think of Florida, I can’t explain how much the pain that shoots through the thoughts of paridise…Thank you for all you did and all you did I didnt know you did. Thank you for the laughs. Thank you for the part of who I am…and I am glad I am so much like you. I can’t tell you how much it meant that no matter what I did I was still perfect in your eyes. I am still needing you and I miss you so much..this last year has been difficult without you. Ever since you went away my life has changed and I realized that I am missing apart of me all over again. – your pocker princess – Alicia Ann (Hollon) Watson….ps. it was unusual to find out that your true birth date was Febraury 12…and that mine is the Febraury 11…we definitly were closer than we thought in all things. I love you so much and I miss your hugs the most.
My Dearest Tom,
I’m so shocked and deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I can’t believe you’re gone!
I pray that life was good to you and you finally came to Peace with yourself.
Even though we eventually went our seperate ways, I always thought of you and the memories of how we used to make each other laugh while finishing each others sentences.
I guess God had something else for you to do, so he decided it was time for you to come home.
You will always remain within my heart…
God Bless You
Love Always,
Ginny
Well, Thomas. I am way older, 30 years from that century mark, slowing down, starting to take more time to do things now. Health is good, just finally letting me know I’m getting older, not able to as much as I use to, either. After 2 full-time jobs, 1 part-time (1 worked for someone else, 1 I owned, part-time I was sewing/drawing..you know the Art Degree you made fun of brought some extra cash in). Any ways. It’s been nearly 16 years since you left this life’s journey for another. I came,across my journals, re-read them. Reflecting on my life thus far and us. Our marriage was good in the beginning, however you weren’t ready for thst rype of life. So it was time to go our separate ways. The daughters turned out absolutely wonderfully Brilliant. I guess you saw that when you finally got to met them later, when they were older that is. They informed of their decision and I left to them since they could determine if they wanted the relationship with their Dad. I was glad they did get to know you. It seems it did you good and them Aldo. I never spoke ill of you, it wouldn’t be fair cause you weren’t here to defend yourself or tell your side. When they asked I had to be clinical,Ike a lawyer in saying what was what and that was that.
I dud wonder if things were different if our lives would be different also.
Who knows.
Any ways. In my way I never stopped loving you, just out grew you and passed you up in maturity, knowing what I wanted and needed to do in this life.
Sorry for not staying in touch, however figured you didn’t want to be bothered, a life of your own to live.
Apparently you did well.
Hopefully we will met and have a good chat over there. Do look up my parents, my sister Tina and her husband James, and Brother Donald.
Just to let you know…I did miss you adorable smile and the nick name you gave me..Honey Bear.
Till we hopefully meet.
Jan-Adette