He was born May 12, 1932 in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late Anna (Vargo) and Julius Colman, Sr. Tom was a graduate of Martins Ferry High School and attended Ohio State University. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He later worked for the State of Ohio Department of National Resources, Reclamation Department, and was the owner/operator of Colman Realty/Auctioneering. Tom was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Martins Ferry, where he served as deacon, youth leader, and Scout Leader of Troop 51. He also held membership in Ohio City Lodge 0486; Osiris Shrine in Wheeling, WV; American Legion Post 0038 (Martins Ferry), and Ohio State Highway Patrol Auxiliary (Retired).
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, J. Colman, Jr.; and his sister, Fran (Harry) Sykes. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia (Anderson) Colman; children, Rebecca (Joe) Kuzma (Ohio), Thomas Colman, Jr. (FL), Margie (Art) Morrison (Ohio), and Mark (Becky) Colman (TX); grandchildren, Seth (Hollie) Morrison, Rachel (Dustin) Pollock, Rebekah (Tod) Flory, Morgan (Justin) Stuart, and Elijah (Kayla) Morrison; great-grandchildren, Mya, Evelyn, Oliver, Lawrence, and Miles; nieces, Mary Ann Sykes; niece and goddaughter, Sheryl Colman Dye; and nephew, David Sykes.
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, no visitation or ceremonies are planned at this time. A Celebration of Tom’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati, 3229 Burnet Ave. #3018, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229, or Mercy Hospice, 4369 Whipple Ave., Canton, Ohio 44718. Arrangements under the direction of Karlo-Libby Funeral Home.
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