Thomas Gary Pumphrey

He was born on March 30, 1933 in Miami, FL to Clyde and Grace Pumphrey. He moved to Jacksonville in 1946. Tom graduated from Robert E. Lee High School , class of 1951 and graduated from Jacksonville University in the first 4 year graduation class, 1959.

Prior to retirement Mr. Pumphrey was Assistant Manager with Astor Products, a subsidiary of Winn Dixie, for 33 years.

He was a member of the United States Tea Association, where he met with other tea producers from many countries. Pat & Tom enjoyed frequent travels abroad and were fortunate to have friends in these countries.

He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia “Pat” Rogers Pumphrey , three daughters, Sara Pumphrey Margeson (Kevin) of Lakeland, F; Elizabeth Pumphrey Wells (Tom) of Tallahassee, FL and Cheryl Pumphrey Philips (Scot) of Jacksonville, FL. He is also survived by his brother, Jay Pumphrey (Louise) of Jacksonville, FL. ; 8 grandchildren, a grandangel and 3 great-grandsons.

He served as Junior Warden on the Vestry for The Church of the Good Shepherd. Jacksonville, FL.

After retirement, Tom & Pat moved from Avondale to Ponte Vedra Beach, where he enjoyed golf with the Ponte Vedra Men’s Golf Association. He was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church.

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, an active member of the Mayport Council, Navy League of the United States.

A Celebration of Tom’s Life will be on Friday, April 28th at 11 am at Christ Episcopal Church at Ponte Vedra, 400 San Juan Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082. A reception will follow in the Parish Center.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be made to Christ Episcopal Church or the charity of choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Beaches Chapel by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home.

Please offer condolences at www.hardage-giddensbeacheschapel.com