Date of Service:
November 05, 2022
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Walter “Tom” Glisson, age 82, of Vero Beach, passed away October 29, 2022 at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital.
He was born in Claxton, Georgia and moved to Vero Beach in 1970.
Tom was a member of the Air National Guard and of Bullcreek Baptist Church, of Claxton.
He was a Class of 1960 graduate of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, of Tifton, GA.
Tom was the owner and operator of the Glisson and Company, Inc. and continued to work until his death.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Billie; sons, Hugh and Paul; daughter, Gwenn (Lane); grandchildren, Kevin (Kasi), Chelseigh (Alex), Seth, Dylan, Mason, and Townsend; great-grandchildren, Neve, Morgan, Luke, Owen, and Skyler; great-great-grandchildren, Aubrey, James, Brylee, Brennah, Brooks, Susanna; and his sisters, Ellen (Winston) Avis and Miriam (Greg); and several nieces and nephews.
Tom was predeceased by his parents, Hugh and Gertie and his brother, Randy.
A Celebration of Life for Tom (Walt) Glisson with his family will be held 2:00-5:00 p.m., Saturday, November 5, 2022, Indian River Shores Community Center, 6001 N. A1A, Vero Beach, FL 32963.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in Tom’s name to the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, FL at https://vnatc.org/waystogive/memorials-and-honorariums/.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
© 2024 Lowther Funeral Home. All Rights Reserved.
Josie Bratcher - Cousin in law
November 1, 2022, 7:18 pm
I am so sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. He was always a favorite relative. Prayers for comfort in your many memories. Love, Josie
Estelle and Vinnie Valentino - Old neighbors and friends!!
November 1, 2022, 8:01 pm
RIP neighbor. We are so very sorry for your loss!!
John Kurutz - Close friend
November 1, 2022, 9:05 pm
I can hear his laugh from many years ago. He was one of the hardest working men I’ve ever known. I’m sure he has a special place in heaven. RIP Walt. We will surely miss you.
Jessica Durkee - Friend
November 1, 2022, 9:46 pm
So sorry for the loss of your Dad. I love you all and my heart goes out to each of you Thomas was a amazing man. Everyone loved him. I remember all the great times when your Dad and Mom would come to Fat Boys and we all had so many laughs and always a great time. I love you all. Please let me know if I can do anything for you all Gwen ❤️
David Webb - Friend
November 1, 2022, 10:57 pm
Tom was and is a great guy and will be missed, even though I haven’t seen him in over twenty years I will never forget him. I always looked forward to seeing him and the boys on the job when they broke something just to hear what kind of line he would come up with. I’m sure he is in heaven right now pulling someone’s leg. God bless your Family, love y’all David.
Wayne and Lyn Smith - Friend
November 2, 2022, 4:55 am
Our deepest sympathies for your loss and you’re in our thoughts and prayers. Also, Gwenn if you need anything we’re here for you. Love you ✝️❤️
Donna Hall - Friend
November 2, 2022, 4:31 pm
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I m glad I had the pleasure of knowing him. Great man from the stories I’ve heard about him. God bless you and your family
David Nelson Myers - Like Family.
November 3, 2022, 2:39 am
Tom was like a father to me. I was Teenager when he Gave me a job in Cablevision and I did it over 30 years. All ways called Tom and Billie my adoptive parents! Hugh and Paul were like Brothers I never had! R I P Tom. DNMyers
Tim and Bonnie Grant - OLD FRIEND
November 3, 2022, 3:29 am
Tom was a man who with a handshake would do what he said. I valued Tom and his family as treasured friends. He would help anyone who needed it and was not afraid to get in the mud and get dirty to get the job done. He and Billie did a fine job raising their boys. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.