Thomas A. Chadwick, 93, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on October 10, 2023. He was the husband of Doris A. Chadwick.
Mr. Chadwick was born in Jacksonville, NC on June 25, 1930, a son of the late William Chadwick and Eliza Hawkins Chadwick.
He was a graduate of Georgetown High School in Jacksonville, NC and attended Virginia State University.
He was a Korean War army veteran and received an honorable discharge in 1954.
Mr. Chadwick was a longtime member of Community Baptist Church in New Haven and prior to retirement, was employed by the former Armstrong Rubber Company as a Forklift Operator.
In addition to his wife, he leaves to cherish loving memories, a son, Vouise “Vice” Fonville (Darlene); six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by a son, Bernard Chadwick; brothers, Nemrod, John L., Augusta, Stynette, William Ed and Dan Chadwick and Clessie Fonville; and sisters, Altha and Lillie Bell Chadwick.
A celebration of Mr. Chadwick’s life and legacy will be held Monday, October 23, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at Community Baptist Church, 143 Shelton Ave., New Haven. A viewing will be held at the church from 10:00-11:00 A.M. The burial will be in the State Veterans’ Cemetery, Middletown, CT.
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The Lowman family loved Mr Chadwick. We send our love to his wife, son, grandchildren, great grand children, former daughter in law and her husband, his nieces, nephew, sister in law by way of marriage and her husband, his pastor and church members, his dear friends, each and every love one on both sides of the families. His friends from the mud house. His healthcare companions who took care of him and brought him joy. May God continue to Bless all of you and bring you much love and peace. Sincerely Cynthia Lowman
To my family. Pee Wee as I call him. I’m going to miss calling and singing to you.. “I just called to say, I love you.. I just called to let you know, I care.:. You would fallout laughing and say Lay. You are crazy and then say I love you, too.. I will take your money playing “tonk”. Or tell you something about Lulu””.. There was never a dull moment when you were with us in Kellumtown. We knew when you came home. We had to go and get some fish. So, every time I go home, I will have a fish in your honor.. Pee Wee/ Uncle We love you . Miss is not the right word. We will have a hole in our heart.. Praying and sending love to the rest of our family.
Rest in Peace my brother, it was great knowing you and being a part of your great family and Legacy. 53 years ago we met and I have the most cherished memories one can have. Fair winds and calm seas to you
Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal..
Uncle Tom was a favorite to all his Neices and nephew’s. Laughter and joking was always expected when he was around. He would tell you what you wanted to hear and didn’t want to hear . Always direct and loved even more for it. The last of the old ones have gone on. Rest with the family Uncle Tom we love you.
We are sorry for your loss God continue to bless you all. He’ll take you through God Bless
To our family.. It was a great loss to our family. Uncle Pee Wee / Uncle Tom. Our hearts are broken and saddened by losing you.. We know that our GOD knows best.. We were blessed to have you ALL those years.. Your Big Sis as you call her will miss you. She has Noone now to tell you what we were doing to her.. I remember when you were home in June. I told her that she wasn’t feeling well.. You went in there and prayed for her. Then she began to feel better. Your love and laugh was always infectious. So take your rest Pee Wee. . Love you Big Sis
Our sincerest condolences. We pray for your family’s sustained strength and comfort. Love,
Elmer and Maxine Henderson’s Children
Mr.Thomas you will be missed. Your favorite saying is Oh Lord. I hope that you meet some of my Family and tell them what a good person I am. I will be here taking care of Mrs Doris as long as I can. You don’t have to worry about her. She’s in good hands with her family.
We Love You and Miss you
Gone too Soon
Yvonne Dixon
Uncle Tom I will miss you dearly especially your calls saying “hey baby how you doing,I’m sending something soon” and you do I’ll cherish my WonderWoman card forever.. I love you Uncle Tom but God loves you bestRest in peace Adele
Cousin Tom family & friend
You told us stories how you baby sat for us. What joy to have such a happy caring person watching over us. As kids we saw the excitement our mom had when you brought a fresh catch of fish. And when your bestie died you took charge and was at the head. How blessed we were to have you, so loving and kind. Your infectious smile brought joy wherever you were.
May God bless & comfort those who remain. Let the joy of the Lord be our strength. Tom now smiling in the presence of the Lord.
PeeWee ~ I’m just learning his born name (SMILE). My condolences to his family and friends. He always had the nicest smile (would brighten up the entire church) and friendly handshake when we did the welcome at CBC. You will be missed.
Tamara Prescott (Springs of Life Giving Water Church)
To our family!!! We have loss a trooper.. 93 years old and still made us laugh until we cried.. Uncle Tom, I will miss
you calling 2 or 3 times a month. Asking about everybody, some were deceased, sick, in jail or just family. That was your way of keeping in contact with the family. I knew as soon as you got in the house . You would say Joe we’ve got to go to the store to get some groceries. Like Joe can drive. Where’s that Maxine? Maxine we’ve got to go and get some fish. Then you would try and beat anyone trying to get on that bed.. You were amazing UNCLE that LOVE HIS FAMILY. .. So now, Uncle, Pee Wee, Tom take your rest.. Joe and Maxine, we love you!!
To To Family;
Find Strenth in knowing that absent from the body is present with the LORD.?Cousin Thomas is with the Lord And Believe that when Gable comes and blow the Trumpus He Will Rise IN The Name OF JESUS CHRIST AMEN .🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯