Thomas Elroy Withers was born on July 4, 1959 in Louisville, Kentucky to Vernon Elroy Withers and Mary Ada Clark Withers. He was the older of two children born to this union, he and his sister Karen Leonora Withers. He was preceded in death by both his parents.
Tom graduated from High School in Louisville and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky. He had a passion for music, history, sports; and he was a great cook.
On August 20, 2004, Tom was united in holy matrimony to Ms. Jennifer Amanda Batson where they shared a wonderful marriage of 14 years. Tom and Jennifer had sons from previous marriages, Austin Withers and Collin Thomas and together they became a family. After Tom became ill, Jennifer was a loving wife who stood by Tom’s side throughout all his illnesses.
Tom was employed with Verizon and had a wonderful career in telecommunications. He was a dedicated employee, he was promoted from Clerk to Manager, and then on to Manager of Real Estate. Tom retired from Verizon after 27 of service. After retirement he and his wife Jennifer, moved to Austin, Texas.
He departed this life on November 12, 2018, at the age of 59.
He leaves to cherish memories of his life to his wife, Mrs. Jennifer Amanda Withers; two sons, Austin Withers of Long Island, New York and Collins Thomas of Austin, Texas; his sister, Ms. Karen Leonora Withers of Louisville, Kentucky; nieces and nephews, Chartrice Nicole Withers, Kattodda Withers-Moyer, Arthur Vernon McPheeters; five great-nieces and one great-nephew.
A visitation for friends will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville, Texas. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 30, 2018 in the Memorial Chapel of Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home followed by a graveside service in Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery.
Please visit www.cookwaldencapitalparks.com to share online condolences and fond memories with Tom's family.
