Thomas Julian Troublefield, III, 69 of Treasure Island passed away from a two year battle with Leukemia June 7, 2010 at the VA Hospital. He is survived by his wife Sandra Troublefield; his son, George Troublefield and wife Ramona and their son Jonathan; his daughter, Sherri Johnson and her children Kevin, Kelly, Samantha, and Kristy; his sister, Loretta Culp and husband, Richard and their children Rick, Mike, Julie; along with numerous friends and business associates. He was preceded in death by his father and mother Thomas Julian, Jr. and Lillie Steele Troublefield.
Tom’s career included serving in the U.S. Army from 1961-1966 and later was employed with Kanawha Insurance Co. as well as NCR in South Carolina, and many years at Better Business Forms from 1977-2010 as a Sales Account Manager.
A service will be held Thursday, June 10 at Gulf Coast Church (Harvest Temple) in Largo. There will be a viewing from 10-11 along with a service from 11-12. A private family burial will follow at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. Tom loved to play golf and spend time on the beach with the relaxing walks he loved to take. Tom enjoyed being with his friends and family and so enjoyed their time together. Tom liked being behind the lens of his camera and capturing every breath taking sunset that caught his eye. Tom will be missed by many people who were blessed to know him and share memories with him.
Sandra, Sherri, George,
The words of an old hymn come to mind:
“Under His wings- what a refuge in sorrow. How the heart yearningly turns to His rest. Often when earth has no balm for my healing, There I find comfort, and there I am blest”
God bless each of you. See you on Thursday.
Dan Hummer
Chaplain
Bay Pines VA
This fathers day will be the the first of many to come where it will be heavy on our hearts knowing your not here. We had already purchased your fathers day card with a dog on it we know how those cards always made you laugh and smile. But this fathers day we will not get to see you smile as we had so hoped for. Someone up above has other plans for you. You will always be dad and you will never be forgotten. With all our love now and always. George,Ramona,Jonathan
Sandra, we know that this is a great loss to you, George, and Sherri and families. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
James & Tommie McDill
Sandra and Family, So sorry to hear of Tom’s death. The prayers of the whole Linebaugh family are with you at this time. I can remember Tom’s enthusiastic support at the time of my college graduation party. It was Tom (and Sandra) who gave me my first brief case. I carried it for many, many years! Tom
was a dear neighbor and I am so sorry for you loss.
We’ve lost a great gentlemen. Many years ago Tom visited weekly the pizza restaurant I worked at, he would come in every Tuesday and have a pizza or sandwich with a couple of cold beers while he did his laundry next door. He introduced me to a position in customer service at Better Business Forms to which I had the honor to have worked with him for 10 years. Tom became a good friend and mentor of mine. He was truly a caring man. My best wishes to his family. Marilyn
So very sorry to hear this. I met Tom while working at Better Business Forms for many years. You could always tell when Tom was nearby because you could usually hear his laughter. He brightened up the room with his smile and personality. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family for their loss. Kathy
One of the best friends I had
It was always a pleasure to pick up the phone and have a great conservation with Tom. One of the most pleasant persons I have known. Heaven awaits you Tom.
Thank you Tom for taking a chance back in 1975 (your NCR days) while a District Manager here in Tampa, for hiring me and opening the door of opportunity for me into the printing industry. Your mentoring, to me then a young man, ( I, a veteran like you) helped me to eventually progress as a forms broker on my own and 28 very enjoyable years of managing my own company and employees. You brightened my life and will always be part of my success. You will be missed. May God bless and keep you.
Tom will be missed by all who knew him.
I think of some of the battles we shared with BBF and the outcome was always the same, we agreed to disagree. I learned many things from Tom and will always regard him as a Friend.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Tom was my manger at BBF for the last 6 years. I could not have asked for a better manager to work for. Tom was such a kind person and I will miss his sense of humor and all the analogies he would say to us. Through all this I could have not imagine anyone being more positive then Tom was. A great man is now in heaven looking down on us.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Tom was my manger at BBF for the last 6 years. I could not have asked for a better manager to work for. Tom was such a kind person and I will miss his sense of humor and all the analogies he would say to us. Through all this I could have not imagine anyone being more positive then Tom was. A great man is now in heaven looking down on us.
Tom was an amazing man and a great friend. I know he is in a better place walking on a beautiful sandy white beach. He will be missed by many.
We are so sorry for the loss of your husband, father and our friend. Prayer and time will help heal your loss. Murrah while so long ago seems just a few moments ago.
God Bless,
Bill and Charleen Langley
I am so sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. In school together at Murrah I remember him as a friendly, caring, plesant person. My prayers go out to you, Sandra, and your family.
Love in Christ, Cathy Chunn Bell
I’m sorry for your loss. Tommy was a classmate at Murrah, and I will always remember his humous grin and quict wit.
On behalf of the entire family we would like to thank everyone for all their thoughts and prayers . Tom was blessed to know so many wonderful people. Thank You
Ramona-I had the pleasure of knowing Tommie through my Dad, Lou. Some of my fondest memories of Tommie were when I would get to go out to fun dinners with Tom, Dad, and my Mom. I was Tom’s “date” ha ha! (I was only a child)
At any rate, he was so loved by my Mom and Dad and always brought great joy to them with his fantastic wit and charm! I told my Dad that the world lost a great man and I am so sorry for you loss.
He is probably making my Mom laugh in heaven with stories of my Dad and he on some kind of business form deal.
May God surround you in the comfort of his loving arms, knowing the impression he made on so many people!
Becki
HAPPY FATHERS DAY DAD
WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND MISS YOU GREATLY TODAY
LOVE RAMONA ,GEORGE,JONATHAN
Tom was always a pleasure to work with, such a gentleman. So sorry he had to battle leukiema, a very hard road to travel.
Dad we miss you.Thanksgiving just wasnt quite the same.
I am very sorry to learn of Tom’s illness and passing. He hired me out of college to work for NCR Corp. He was was a great boss and mentor and had a great sense of humor. My condolences to his family. I am sure he is missed greately.
I am in shock. The last time I heard from him was when he had moved to Treasure Island. I had lost his email address and was Googling his name and found this page.
I met Tom almost 30 years ago when I went to Florida on vacation and stayed at the complex he lived in. He befriended me and my girlfiend and we have been friends ever since. Through the years everytime I came to Florida I introduced him to my mom, my husband & my kids. They all loved him.
Tom was always a wonderful man. He was alway kind, generous, great sense of humor and always fun to be around. We would always make time to see him when we were in Florida.
I heavy in heart! I wish I could have said “good bye, see you on the beach”
All my best to your family.
With love and Gods blessings,
Tom’s Canadian Friend Annie
I am in shock. The last time I heard from him was when he had moved to Treasure Island. I had lost his email address and was Googling his name and found this page.
I met Tom almost 30 years ago when I went to Florida on vacation and stayed at the complex he lived in. He befriended me and my girlfiend and we have been friends ever since. Through the years everytime I came to Florida I introduced him to my mom, my husband & my kids. They all loved him.
Tom was always a wonderful man. He was alway kind, generous, great sense of humor and always fun to be around. We would always make time to see him when we were in Florida.
I heavy in heart! I wish I could have said “good bye, see you on the beach”
All my best to your family.
With love and Gods blessings,
Tom’s Canadian Friend Annie
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD. your first one since you have been gone ,you have been heavy in our hearts and on our minds. we miss you so very much and you are thought of all the time .Dad you will never be forgotten.Love Ramona,George,Jonathan
Tom tommorrow is your birthday again ,another year goes by without you. You have been missed and thought of so often . its scary how fast the time goes by . Dad just wanted to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY Love you and miss you so much I know George misses you a lot. You will always be in our thoughts always and in our hearts . Love you.