Tom Goldston

Tom was born in Harriman, Tennessee on January 30, 1936. He settled in Tampa, Florida with his parents and sister in 1945. Tom was a graduate of Hillsborough High School's class of 1953. He was active in several clubs and organizations, and played basketball and baseball. He was Senior Class President.

At 14, Tom assisted with the founding of Northeast Methodist Church. He served the church in numerous ways, as Lay Leader, Chairman of the Administrative Council, Chairman of the Staff Parish Committee, and President of the Men's Club. His faith was a foundational part of his life and he lived demonstrating a servant's heart. He met his wife Jane at Northeast and they enjoyed serving and raising their children in church. Tom was a member of Northeast's fast pitch softball team in the late 1950's and early 1960's. He was part of the 1960 Sunday School League Championship Team; enjoying some hard fought games with the Clearwater Bombers. Tom was a charter member until the church's closing in 2020.

Tom served as a Military Policeman for eight years in the United States Army Reserves, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant.

In 1960, he began his long career with TECO, retiring in 1995. In the early 1990's, he was the Chairman of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Advisory Council. He was a member of the North Tampa Kiwanis Club. An avid baseball fan, Tom coached youth baseball for many years. In his retirement, he took up golf, enjoyed reading, walking, and John Wayne movies. He loved spending quality time with his family, especially creating memories with his grandchildren, and later his great grandchildren.

He was full of joy and life. Though he is greatly missed, he is in the peace and presence of his loving Savior.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Fred W. Goldston and Eva Alyne Goldston (Strunk). He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jane Goldston (Frye); his son, Bret Goldston (Sherri), daughter, Kara Goldston; his sister, Judith Walker (Dan); granddaughters, Jennifer Goldston, Jeri Thomas (Michael), Jessica Davis (Robert) and great grandchildren, Conner and Chloe Thomas; nephews, Tom Walker (Laura), Joe Walker (Joanna), and great niece and nephews, Bailey, Jackson, Brady and Chase Walker.

As he was a generous giver, eager volunteer and supporter of many charities, the family kindly suggests donations to Tampa Metropolitan Ministries or The Salvation Army, in lieu of flowers.

A visitation for Tom will be held Monday, November 21, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Blount & Curry FH-Carrollwood located at 3207 W Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL 33618, followed by a funeral service to to start at 11:00 AM.