He was born December 9, 1934 in Greensboro, NC to the late Ethel Lois Earington Thome & Andrew Lonie Thome, Sr.
He graduated from William A. Bass High School in Atlanta in 1952.
He received his B. S. Degree in Pharmacy from Southern College of Pharmacy, which later became Mercer University College of Pharmacy.
He served in the United States Army in the Medical Corps. He enjoyed many years of employment with Marshall & Bell Apothecaries; Fleeman’s Pharmacy; and Reed Discount Drugs all located in Atlanta.
He entered the Alexian Brothers Novitiate in 1982 at the age of 47 which he described as “an adjustment”. While there, he served in various capacities and was most currently the Resident Liaison at Alexian Village. Brother Andrew stated that interacting with the residents at the Village was a fulfilling and rewarding experience. He felt fortunate to be part of so wonderful a ministry. Those who knew him enjoyed the fact that he had the amazing gift for remembering names. Brother Andrew practiced the motto of the Alexian Brothers “Caritas Christi Urget Nos” which translates “The Love of Christ Compels Us”.
Survivors include his sister, Jowell Ruth Hilton and her family of Valdosta, GA; as well as his beloved Alexian Brothers.
A time of visitation will be Saturday, August 22, 2020 from 9:00 – 11:15 a.m. at Alexian Village St. Augustine Chapel. A funeral mass will begin at 11:15 a.m. with Rev. Joseph Brando and Rev. Alex Agbata presiding.
All attendees are required to enter through the main entrance for temperature checks and to complete COVID-19 release forms.
Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Due to COVID-19 all guidelines set in place by the CDC of social distancing must be followed. Face coverings are required during visitation and mass.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Hwy. 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaNorthChapel.com.
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