Tom you are missed by many.  I think of you every time I drive by Minor Mill Road where I used to turn to join you in working on Morris the Mini race car.  You taught me so much.  I can never repay you but I can pass along to those reading this that your spirit lives on in me and those whose lives you have touched.

Just thinking about Tom....and looking him up, found his obituary....a sad discovery.  Tom filled in at Nelson County High School in the Auto Lab before I landed there to teach.  He was amazing....smart and yet got the students to think through things and discover answers.  Got to have a meal or two after that and then lost track of him.  Sending belated blessings to the family.


I first met Tom about 30 years ago when he kindly allowed me to be his apprentice while he rebuilt my Mini Cooper race car.  What a learning experience that was!  Tom could do it all, design, build and race cars.  I was amazed at how often his shop phone would ring with someone asking for his advice.  He was always willing to help out a friend in need with his vast knowledge of all things mechanical.  Better yet, Tom had a deep and abiding faith.  I recall among all the workshop manuals,  he had his Bible in the middle of the bookshelf right where he could reach it while sitting at his desk.  he and Steele very kindly allowed me to sleep on their couch many nights between marathon work sessions.  So many memories.  Go with God's peace, Tom!

Tom, You were the kind of guy that made everyone you came in contact with a much better person.  Our friendship goes back to the late 60's working at SK Motors and I can say you made a positive influence on my life. You are missed brother. Charlie 

Tom,
As all of us in the sports car racing world used to say: "Long may you run!"
Demi

Tom was a nice guy. I was introduced to him through my old  friend , Dave Weber back in the 60s  and we all shared a mutual love of cars and racing . I hadn’t had any recent contact with Tom, so this comes as a surprise . 
If anyone ever deserved to be a national champ, it was Tom . 

Tom, was my oldest friend, and Blood Brother.  We met in 1951 as neighbors in Pittsburgh.  He was always a kind and smart person. I hadn't seen him since 2003 but will always remember how easy going Tom was.  We spoke on the phone many times over the years. Often, my wife, would visit with Tom for while before handing to phone to me. She misses him as well, though never meeting him, in person. Rest well, oldest Friend.

Mike & Donna Foltz
Colorado


Sir Thomas of Albemarle,
Growing up together made memories; some good, some funny, some sad.  What you would tell me was true : You did a good job raising me! I will miss our long talks on the telephone where you tried to solve all my problems and those of our families!
I cannot think of anyone who would have been a better older brother! You were loved and will be missed!
Your brother,
Bob

Tom was a good friend of 50 years. He and my late husband, Tip, loved racing sports cars all over this country and then celebrating victories (or losses) with good bourbon and cold beer. Now, Tom and Tip are once again racing against Paul Newman in the Great Beyond.
Tom, long may you run.

With the passing of Tom we have lost a great friend, father figure, teacher and philosopher. As an employee of T. Morgan Howen Associates, Tom helped me transition from a lost teenager into a responsible young adult , teaching me about life, the songs of Dylan and Prine, and how to appreciate a good Bourbon. And even though I haven’t seen Tom in many years I will still miss him , pictures of the Malvern Racing Team still hang on my wall, with the title of the magazine article where  I first read Tom’s words, Art and Racing: Thank the DiMedici. I also thank you Tom, may you be at Peace 

My life was deeply enriched by knowing Tom, first as a high school sweetheart, then husband, and lastly a wonderful friend.  We spoke a couple of weeks ago, his sharp memory of our youth taking us down memory lane. We laughed and celebrated so many great times.   God bless you, Tom, and thanks so much for being in my life!  

Tom, you were the extra brother in my life. Loved our time together as a kid when you and Kathy would tell me bedtime stories, sing folk songs and learn to fly!

Many special memories. May God have mercy on your soul, my brother.

Tom came through in times and ways few others were capable of. I would be honored to call him, friend, but he was so much more. I miss you, Tom.

He was a special friend. I’ll miss our long talks over the past few years. Tom and I had so many memories together they are not countable. Rest well my friend, you deserve it!

OBITUARIO

Mr. Thomas M. Howen

19 marzo, 1948 – 16 febrero, 2020

Teague Funeral Service

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