George Thomas "Tom" Rhome Sr.
May 7, 1945 - January 24, 2022
George Thomas “Tom” Rhome, Sr., 76 of New Geneva, Pa., went to be with his Lord on Monday, January 24, 2022 from his home, with his loving family at his side following a lengthy illness. Born in Fairmont, W.Va. on May 7, 1945, he was a son of the late Charles and Minnie Alice (Uphold) Rhome. Tom honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict, and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, in addition to other commendations and medals. He was a life member and Past Commander of the VF.W. Post 747, life member of the American Legion Post 499, and also member of the F.O.E. # 1932 and the Waynesburg Moose Lodge. He was formerly employed as a boiler operator for the West Virginia University Power Plant. Surviving is his wife, Frances Louise Rhome; three children, George “Jake” Rhome Jr. and wife Anna of Carmichaels, Mary Wilson of New Geneva, and Christina Bosley and husband Fred of Morgantown; four grandchildren and their partners, Cody Rhome, Joseph Wilson and Samantha Casteel, Allen Bosley and Genesis Bedilion, and Kaya Bosley; two great-grandchildren, Stephen, Bosley and Emmalyne Wilson; and a special nephew, Tommy Rhome and his wife Vicki. He was the last of his family, having been predeceased by brothers, Walter, Marion, and George Rhome, and sister, Minnie Greenwood. Also deceased is a son, Douglas Scott Rhome in 1988. Friends will be received in the Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, Point Marion, on Friday from 2 - 4 and 6 – 8 PM, and again Saturday, from 10 until the 11:00 AM hour of service, with Pastor Charles Bowser officiating. Interment, with military honors by the Point Marion Veterans Posts, will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery, New Geneva.
George Thomas “Tom” Rhome, Sr., 76 of New Geneva, Pa., went to be with his Lord on Monday, January 24, 2022 from his home, with his loving family at his side following a lengthy illness. Born in Fairmont, W.Va. on May 7, 1945, he... View Obituary & Service Information