Thomas J. Verlander, 83, of Mechanicsville, Va., passed away Monday, February 18, 2013, and was reunited with his son, Ronald Verlander, in Heaven. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth W. Verlander; sons, Steven Verlander and wife, Carol, David Verlander and wife, Debbie; sisters, Margaret Elam and Rhea Rochelle; eight grandchildren, Lorrie, Chris, Jeffery, Stoney, Cary, Candice, Jason and April; nine great-grandchildren, also numerous other loving friends and family. Mr. Verlander retired from Cliff's Honda and Yamaha, where he was a motorcycle mechanic.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 20, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Rd., and where a funeral service will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Va. 23060.
