Lancaster - Thomas (Tom) Shea, age 92, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2021, at the Fairfield Medical Center, after a brief bout with Covid 19. He was born in Junction City, Ohio where he was affectionately know around town as “Tommy Tucker”. He grew up surrounded by his love in life, the automobile, primarily the Studebaker. His Grandfather, owned and operated Guinslers garage and Studebaker dealership for over 50 years. Tom was a natural self- taught master mechanic of all things mechanical. He learned machine work at the dealership, for the war effort during WWII, later serving as a battlefield mechanic during the Korean War. Upon returning to civilian life, he worked at a Studebaker dealership in Columbus, eventually moving to Lancaster where he worked and retired from Diamond Power as one who repaired and kept the machines going. As a sideline, he maintained an auto mechanic business from his home garage. He associated his memories of friends and family by the cars they drove and could tell endless stories about various adventures in those cars. He loved antiques cars and restored several in his life of various makes, but in later years kept his pride and joy 1955 Studebaker President that he bought through his son Mike in California. He and his Grandson flew there and subsequently drove the car back across the country to Lancaster, where it has been a multiple trophy winning show car ever since. Tom was a lifetime member and past president of the Lancaster Old Car Club as well as a member of the American Legion in Millersport. After his military service, Tom married Donna Marshal Shea in the late 50s. They enjoyed many happy years together until her untimely passing after a long illness. Donna was a dear friend to all, and supported Tom’s love for cars by attending many car shows at his side. After Donna’s passing, and through the old car hobby, Tom became reacquainted with his childhood sweetheart, Evelyn (Norris Ray) who had also lost her spouse. They were reintroduced by a fellow car nut friend who happened to be the son of Evelyn, they were married in 1988. Tom was a prince of a human being with his gentle personality and willingness to help his fellow man. He has been loved and admired by all he came across in his long and rewarding life. Tom is survived by his wife Evelyn, daughter Judy Morehead, son Michael (Dana) Shea, sons David, (Jenifer) and Mike Ray, 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and in-laws, his brother Jim Shea, and one grandson. Funeral services will be held at Halteman-Fett and Dyer funeral home on Wednesday, February 17th at 1:00 pm with visitation from 12 to 1 prior to services. The service can be live streamed via Facebook. Due to Covid 19, masks and social distancing will be required. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Tom’s memory to the First Baptist Church at 1950 Pleasantville Rd, Lancaster Ohio 43130 and/or Honor Flight Columbus, Inc. at Box-L4016, Columbus Ohio 43260-4016
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