Thomas E. Lamp
April 13, 1947 ~ April 14, 2010
Thomas E. Lamp, 63, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010 in the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born April 13, 1947 in Weirton, he was a son of Lora Dennis Lamp of Weirton and the late Donzel A. Lamp. He was also preceded in death by his sister Sheila Karpinski.
Mr. Lamp was a member of the United Auto Workers, a life-time member and officer of the VFW Post 2716 in Weirton and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a former employee of the Ball Corporation in Weirton.
Thomas is survived by his wife Linda Zeigler Lamp of Wintersville; son Jeffery Lamp and his wife Amy of Wellsburg, WV; daughters Clarisa Sherman and Lisa Smith and her husband Chuck all of Weirton; brother Eddie Lamp and his wife Linda of Cincinnati, OH; sister Glenda Jo Collett and her husband Rick of Weirton; 8 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Friends will be received Friday from 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton where funeral services will be conducted at 11AM Saturday. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Follansbee, WV where Military Services will be conducted by the American Legion Firing Squad.
Memorial contributions may be made to VFW Post 2716, 435 Main Street, Weirton, WV 26062.
(Uncle Tom) I will always remember the union campaign at Ball and the big victory party at your house. Also the trip to Myrtle Beach that you Jim May and myself took on union business, what a good time. I will always keep those memories close to my heart.You will be sadly missed and always remembered. Your friend Mark Swiger
Dad, I’ll always remember you standing up for jeff the day we got married. You gave me the privilage of having your son as my husband, and we’re still going after 13yrs. You will be missed so much in our lives and Alena’s too but at least she did get to meet her great-grandpap. we’ll always hold you close to our hearts and know now you’re with grandpa, Ronnie, and Aunt Sheila.WE LOVE YOU ALWAYS DAD1
Dad, I’ll always remember you standing up for jeff the day we got married. You gave me the privilage of having your son as my husband, and we’re still going after 13yrs. You will be missed so much in our lives and Alena’s too but at least she did get to meet her great-grandpap. we’ll always hold you close to our hearts and know now you’re with grandpa, Ronnie, and Aunt Sheila.WE LOVE YOU ALWAYS DAD1
I wish to extend my sincere sympathy to the family and frinds. Tom was a good union man who cared about others.
(Uncle Tom) We wish to offer our condolences to the family…If there is anything we can do, do not hesitate to ask. Tom was a great friend! We were partners at work and OCAW Local 995 organizers. Tom could see things in people that others could not…and he was usually right. He is deeply missed. Love to you all. Steve Meredith and the girls.
Jeff and Linda So sorry to hear about Tom. We are praying for you. Sorry we could not attend the funeral we are out of town this weekend. You will be in our prayers.
Clarisa, I am so very sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. May God bless you and keep you in His loving care. He will give you comfort and strength during your time of grief.
Aunt Lora, Chrissy, Jeff & Linda: We are heartbroked over the loss of Tom. We always will remember all the good times we had with you all in Michigan. We are so happy to have been able to spend time with him last summer when he came to visit. Always remember the special memories you have shared with(your Dad) Tom…you will always have them. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! May the Lord hold you in his arms and comfort you during this time. We love you! Uncle Larry,Aunt Rita,Brad & Tammy & Families
We were very sadened to hear the news of Tom’s passing. I know how very much he and Linda loved each other. We are so sorry for the families loss of a really great guy. May God bless…
Linda, We were sadden to hear of Tom’s passing. Wish there was a word or two that could bring you some comfort during this difficult – heart breaking time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Always cherish those special memories you and Tom shared. May your cherish memories help ease the pain as each day goes bye. The love that was shared will never leave your heart. Our deepest sympathy are with you.