03/06/07 - NNHS Newsletter - Tommy Haskins
George Thomas Haskins, Sr.
(17 Aug 1940 - 4 Mar 2007)
Hampton High School Class of 1958
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03/06/07 - NNHS Newsletter - Tommy Haskins
George Thomas Haskins, Sr. Hampton High School Class of 1958 |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
Again we have more sad news to deliver. Tom Haskins (Hampton HS - '58),
husband of 
Kitty Norman Haskins ('57) of VA, has passed away at the age of 67.
Kitty is the older sister of 
Jo Ann Norman Ivey ('59) of VA.
From the Daily Press - 03/06/07:
| George
Thomas Haskins, Sr.
WARE NECK - George Thomas
Haskins Sr. lost his battle with leukemia on Sunday, March 4, 2007. Tom was
born Aug. 17, 1940 in Hampton, Va., attended Buckroe Schools and graduated
from Hampton High School in 1958. Tom worked at Newport News Shipbuilding,
Newport News Industrial for over 30 years and worked most recently as a
National Sales Consultant with Sun-Star Electric, L. P. out of Lubbock,
Texas. He was President and owner of G. Thomas Haskins Ltd. His community
involvement included Gloucester Youth Football, Baseball and Basketball
Associations, and Gloucester Middle School PTA. Tom was Presbyterian by
faith and attended First Presbyterian Church. His parents, Thomas Conway and
Winifred Watson Haskins, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife
of 46 years, Kitty Norman Haskins of Ware Neck; daughter, Mallory Haskins
Young and husband, Eric of Williamsburg; son, George Thomas Haskins Jr. of
Ware Neck. He was the proud grandfather of four grandsons, Tyler and Peyton
Young of Williamsburg, Grinnan Haskins of Ware Neck and Henry Haskins of
Dallas, Texas. He is also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert
and Natalie Haskins of New Orleans, LA and Frank and JoAnn Ivey of Zanoni,
Va.; five nieces and nephews. Memorial services officiated by the Reverend
Dr. James Johnson will be held Thursday 11 a.m. at Hogg Funeral Home,
Gloucester Point. Inurnment will be private. The family will receive friends
from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In memory of Tom,
memorial contributions may be made to Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center,
Office of Development, DUMC 3828, Durham, North Carolina 27710. |
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| My prayers and thoughts are with you |
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Barbara Kemp
Bostwick (Hertford, NC) -
March 6, 2007 |
| Dear Family, I was so saddened to learn today that Tommy had passed. He was a true friend of 50+ years. A wonderful caring and fun loving friend. Although I did not see him often I will miss the communication that we had. Just know that he is in a good place. I sure will miss him. Kay |
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Kay McVaugh Sluger
(Stafford, VA) -
March 6, 2007 |
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Joyce Warden Counts (Glen Allen, VA) -
March 6, 2007 |
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John & Nancy Buhl (Richmond, VA)
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March 6, 2007 |
| Tom, I am soo sorry to hear about the loss of your dad and of JoAnn within 1 day. Just know that you have friends that are thinking and praying for your family during this time. Your dad seemed in good spirits when I waited on him about a month ago. Just take comfort in your memories that you shared until you see them both again. |
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Randi Riggs (Gloucester, VA)
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March 6, 2007 Contact me |
| A good friend. He will be missed. |
| Steve Moore (Hampton, VA) - March 6, 2007 |
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Tommy Haskins was the greatest
dancer at H.H.S. and a cheerful person as well. My sincere regards to Kitty. Judith Morecock Milteer |
| Judith Milteer (Williamsburg, VA) - March 6, 2007 |
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Young Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Love, The Warring Family |
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Betty Warring
(Williamsburg, VA)
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March 6, 2007 |
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I guess Tommy and I were friends
for life. I too was born in Phoebus the same day and year that Tommy was
born. I grew up on Curry Street. Our last reunion Tommy stopped off to our
room and we reminiscenced our growing up. We were really sad to hear the passing of Tommy and we send our sympathies for Kitty and the Family |
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Herman "Dickie" Minga
(Grand Bay, AL)
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March 6, 2007 Contact me |
| My deepest sympathies go out to Kitty. I always thought Tommy was one of the coolest dancers I knew, and I'll miss him at our reunions. |
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Raoul Weinstein
(Lakeland, FL)
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March 6, 2007 Contact me |
| You are in my thoughts and prayers. |
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Nancy & Donnie Spencer
(Newport News, VA)
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March 6, 2007 |
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Kitty & family, May God be your comfort as you go through your loss. Tommy will be missed by many. He will be waiting for us to dance with him in heaven, as he was so great at it! Our Prayers go with you, Judy Brock Hale & Jim Hale |
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Judy Hale (Cape
Canaveral, FL)
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March 6, 2007 Contact me |
| You are in our thoughts and prayers. |
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Rudy & Gloria Ruskey
(Maryville, TN)
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March 6, 2007 |
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Tommy, No words can express how sorry I am for the loss of your father. I am thinking of you and your entire family ~ Peace be with you all. |
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Susan Haley Corson
(Savannah, GA)
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March 6, 2007 |
| Dear Kitty, I am so sorry to learn of Tommy's passing. I remember and always admired how close you two were. Leaving for two weeks in Honduras building a church. Will stop by when I return. |
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Thornton Stovall
(Stovall, NC) -
March 7, 2007 |
| Our thoughts and prayers are with you. |
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Hugh McLawhorn (Eden, NC)
- March 7, 2007 |
| Kitty, I'm sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. Please accept my sincerest sympathies. |
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Hubie Register (Richmond,
VA) - March 7,
2007 Contact me |
| I will miss him. I know he's in heaven with my grandmother. It will be hard without him for all of us but he's in a better place where he will never have to fight cancer again. Gone but never forgotten.. I love ya'll. Keep in touch<3 |
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Lauren Martin
(Gloucester, VA) -
March 7, 2007 |
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Kitty and Family May God be with you and your family to comfort you with His love. I never met Tommy without a smile on his face. |
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Donald and Ellen Smith
(Newport News) -
March 7, 2007 Contact me |
| Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. |
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Ginger and EJ Rowe
(Gloucester, VA) -
March 8, 2007 Contact me |
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God gives us each a gift of life To cherish from our birth. He gives us friends and those we love To share our days on Earth. He watches us with loving care And takes us by the hand, He blesses us with countless joys And guides the lives we’ve planned. Then, when our work on Earth is done, He calls us to His side, To live with Him in happiness Where peace and love abide. Arline Walton Silverthorn HHS Class of 58 |
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Arline & Bobby
Silverthorn (Hampton, VA) -
March 8, 2007
Contact me |
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Tommy and family Just wanted to let you know you have been in our thoughts and prayers since hearing about your loss. Cherish the memories you shared with your Dad. May God grant you and your family the comfort and peace they need right now and in the days to come. Thinking of You Cynthia, David and Daniel Dea |
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Cynthia, David and Daniel Dea
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March 8, 2007 |
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Dear Kitty and Family, I was deeply saddened to read of Tom's passing. I will always remember him as a great coworker and dear man. He was respectful and kind. It was evident that he truly loved his family and greatly enjoyed dancing. He will be missed. Bill and I send our prayers and hope you are comforted at this difficult time. |
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Sandy Becker
(Newport News, VA) -
March 9, 2007
Contact me |
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Kitty, Words are not much help at a time like this but I wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember Tommy smiling and dancing many years ago. |
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Jill Douglass
Schumacher (Spring, TX) -
March 9, 2007 |
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I can close my eyes and see Tommy
dancing like it was yesterday. He made wonderful contributions in his too
short lifetime but will be remembered by many because of them. I send my
deepest sympathy to his family. Melissa Farster Sharpley HHS '57 |
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Melissa Sharpley
(Raleigh, NC)
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March 15, 2007
Contact me |
Our sincerest sympathies are extended to the Haskins and Norman families and their friends at this time.
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER!
Love to all, Carol
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