Thomas was born in Newton and raised in Branchville. He was an insurance underwriter with Selective Insurance for 20 years and Franklin Mutual Insurance for 18 years; he retired in 2016. Thomas also worked for Bellis Trucking in his younger years and served as an Emergency Management Coordinator for Sussex County.
Thomas was a 53-year member of Branchville Hose Company #1 where he served as past Chief. He was a former baseball player with Babe Ruth Little League and the American Legion in Branchville. Thomas loved target shooting and played drums in a band called “The Satellites” in his youth.
Thomas was predeceased by his parents, Thomas J. and Hariette (Herdman) Decker. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Pamela Decker; his daughter, Erin Schwenzer and husband, Tom; his son, Thomas C. Decker and wife, Lauren; his brother, Ford Decker; and his grandchildren, Samantha, Laila and one grandchild on the way.
A Memorial Visitation will be held from 12 pm to 3 pm on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Wood Funeral Home, 16 Main St, Branchville. Firemen’s Services will begin at 3 pm on Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Thomas' memory to: Branchville Hose Co. #1, PO Box 2425, Branchville, NJ 07826 or to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave, Newton, NJ 07860.
Online condolences may be offered below.
