Thomas A. Killingsworth
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Thomas A. Killingsworth, 92, of Coatesville, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Pauline Vattilano Killingsworth with whom he shared 68 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Julian and Irene Marsh Killingsworth.
"Tom Cat", as he was called, lived in Westwood most of his life. He left High School to serve in the US Army during WWII, spending almost 3 years on the front line. He was wounded twice receiving two Purple Hearts, the Bronze Star Medal and four Battle Stars.
He was employed most of his life by G.O. Carlsons. He was an active member of the former Chapel Road Baptist Church.
He was always helping people including building an addition to his local church and volunteering for the Westwood Fire Co., plus neighbors and friends. tom was a Boy Scout leader and member of the Church choir. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, archery, hiking and cycling.
He is survived, in addition to his wife, by one son; Thomas F. Killingsworth and wife Linda of Elverson, daughter-in-law Judy Killingsworth of Pomeroy, four step grandchildren and one brother Pete Killingsworth of Bradenton, FL. He was preceded in death by one son Stephen A. Killingsworth and five sisters, Blanche Hall, Lottie Griffin, Ethel Ford, Lillian Barton and four brothers.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday May 3, 2017 at 11am from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA followed by interment at the Glen Run Cemetery, Atglen, PA. Visitation and viewing from 10 to 11am.
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Aunt Pauline, Tommy and Linda
“I walk down memory lane because I know I’ll find Uncle Tom there.”
Love always
Nancy and Dave
Aunt Pauline - I'm so sorry
Aunt Pauline - I'm so sorry to hear of Uncle Tom's passing. My fondest memory is of you and Uncle Tom dancing at my wedding to "Don't Mess with my Tutu"!
Susan
Pauline and family , So sorry
Pauline and family , So sorry to hear about Tom . Miss seeing him around Westwood and Jamesway wanting me set his watch for him .My deepest condolences to you and family . Phyllis Short
Sorry for your Loss
From your Family in Florida We miss and Love you.
Pete and Anna
Pat and Doug
Pete and Patty
Nancy and Dave
Marianne and Wayne
Tom Cat My Friend
Pauline , my deepest simithy to you and your family for your loss. Tom was a great man and will always be in my heart and mind as he was a very good friend who I got to spend many of good times with over the years. Our country owes him the greatest of gratitude for his heroism during World War Two. He was a hero that many didn't know but he was a brave man and to have been given one of our countries highest honors for bravery speaks for itself just the kind of a man he was. Always giving and a kind person.
Tom will for alway be in my memories .
God bless you and your family in this time of mourning
God bless you Pauline .
Norman Hess
Pauline and family
Pauline and family
We miss seeing Tom each time we come up the hill. Our deepest sympathy and prayers.
Ernie and Pat Heidelbaugh
I'm so sorry for your loss
I never knew tom passed . I am so sorry to hear this. He was a very funny man. I know you are deeply missed.