Earnest Thomas Vogleman Jr.

VOGLEMAN  JR., Earnest Thomas “Tom”, age 63, of Tampa, FL passed away, after a long illness, on  Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at the Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace.  He was preceded in death by his father, Earnest T. Vogleman Sr. and brother, Danny Vogleman.  Tom is survived by his wife of 40 years, Paula Vogleman; daughters, Kristine Culotta and Heather Vogleman (Ryan Alvarez) all of Tampa, FL; grandchildren, Kayla Culotta of Tampa, FL, Brittany Culotta and Sean Culotta Jr. of Virginia, Erik Vogleman and Logan Alvarez of Tampa, FL; mother, Bonnie Vogleman of Plant City, FL; sisters, Shannon Vogleman and her friend Lisa of Hernando, FL and Kathie Douglass (Larry) of Lakeland, FL; aunt, Devota Smith of Indiana; nephew, Justin Vogleman of Ohio; many cousins, nieces and nephews in Indiana, Ohio and Florida and many friends.  Tom was born in Indiana and has been a resident of Tampa for 58 years.  He served in Vietnam and Germany for the United States Army.  He was employed as a truck driver for Davis Oil Company and Safety Kleen Corp., and as a driver and then a block maker for Cemex Co.  Tom volunteered at the James A. Haley VA Hospital on Sunday’s when he could.  He was a Master Mason at Community Lodge #292 and a Prophet at the Zendah Grotto. Tom was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother and friend.  He was a hard worker and always one to lend a hand when needed.  He enjoyed his family, bird watching, photography, traveling and beaches.  He will truly be missed by one and all.  A memorial for Tom will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Community Lodge #292, 402 West Waters Avenue, Tampa, FL.  He will be interred at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL at a later date.