1933
2016
Thomas Robert Boxler, Sr., 82, of Waynesboro passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Augusta Health.
Born August 18, 1933 in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of the late Charles R. and Catherine (Palm) Boxler. On August 16, 1958 he married Dorothea Elizabeth (Rish) Boxler. The two shared a blessed union of 57 years together.
Thomas was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Staunton. He was a U.S. veteran, having served his country honorably with the Army. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Ethan Allen Furniture Factory, where he worked as manager of the maintenance department. Thomas joined the Knights of Columbus in 1996, moving through the degree to be 4th Degree Knight in three years. He almost immediately became one of the hardest workers, helping with fund raisers, getting things for the yard sales and making a podium and two cabinets for the hall. For several years he had coffee and cakes for the men at the Knights of Columbus meetings. Thomas located an old trailer, which the Knights of Columbus purchased and turned into a mobile dispenser for picnics, etc. He was always there to help with any projects within the church and community. Thomas will be sorely missed by all of his fellow Knights, family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, MaDee N. Boxler and two brothers, James and Charles R. Boxler, Jr.
In addition to his loving wife, survivors include his children, Thomas R. Boxler, Jr. and Carla Floyd of Swoope, William J. Boxler and wife, Sharon of Charlottesville, Janice M. Pence and Skeeter Dove of Culpeper, Susan A. Shaheen of Blacksburg and Charles R. Boxler and wife, Sara of Vinton; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mildred, Martha, Clara, Ethel, Mary Theresa, JoAnne and Peggy; one brother, Richard Boxler; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 118 N New St, Staunton, VA 24401, with Father Joseph Wamala officiating. Inurnment will follow in Augusta Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 27, 2016 at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes, 618 W. Main St., Waynesboro, VA 22980.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the MaDee Project, P.O. Box 850, Fishersville, VA 22939 or Augusta Health Foundation, Hospice of the Shenandoah, P.O. Box 1000, Fishersville, VA 22939.
Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com.
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June 29, 2016
Beth Saylor
My heart breaks for all of you who knew Tom. He was a wonderful, beautiful person who always had a smile on his face. Heaven is richer for having him there. My sympathy to those he left here.
Beth Saylor, Churchville, VA
June 25, 2016
Pat Robinson
Your loss deeply saddens my heart; I grieve with you Sis, and the family. Please accept my deepest sympathy and know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort and peace.
June 25, 2016
Pam Boxler Gallo
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your husband, dad, brother, and grandfather. It was an honor to have Tom as my uncle and he will always be remembered. I know that he is now with God for whom he had won many souls including his work with the Knights. He brought the Keep Christ in Christmas magnets to Harrisburg/Hershey, Pennsylvania area, and we've seen it spread from there even. May God embrace your family in comfort during this very tough time until we are all with him again for eternity.
June 25, 2016
Travis Scott
I have been blessed to have known the Boxlers for many years. Not once can I recall Tom not having a warm smile on his face or a welcoming greeting when we met. Always first to help those in need, no matter the trials he was facing. Tom, you will be deeply missed by all. Our loss will be Heaven's gain!
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace.
June 24, 2016
We are so sorry. Please know that we have your family in thoughts and prayers.
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June 24, 2016
Adam and Karla Colvin
We are so blessed to have the Boxlers as our neighbors. Over the past two years we have been so grateful to have them open their hearts and home to us. We love spending evenings on the porch talking. We consider them our family as well. Tom will be missed dearly. Our deepest condolences to the entire family. We love you all.
June 24, 2016
Kathleen Kahler Fonda
I'd like to express my sincerest condolences for your loss. My prayers are with you. Although I don't think I ever met Thomas Boxler, we are family. I remember visiting his parents' house in Johnstown as a child. I knew them as Aunt Catherine and Uncle Charles. My great grandmother was Uncle Charles's sister, Frances Mary Boxler Gilbert. My mother Margaret Calpin Kahler has fond memories of Tommy from her high school days.
June 24, 2016
Tamara TalleyCampbell
I was blessed to have this wonderful man for my father-in-law for 28 years. He was a good friend, and awesome Grand Pap and Great Grand Pap. He will be greatly missed by all. Heaven gained a very dedicated servant and guardian angel! Prayers and hugs to all of the family. Tamara (Boxler) TalleyCampbell
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