Thomas Russell Runyan, Jr.
March 18 1925 - October 8 2007
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Thursday October 11th 2007 4-8 p.m.
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
Services:
Funeral
Friday October 12th 2007 at 11:00 am
JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus
, Ohio 43212
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Obituary
Thomas Russell Runyan Jr. passed Monday, October 08, 2007, at his residence with loving family by his side. Born March 18, 1925 to the late Thomas and Olive Runyan in Pleasant Township, Clark County Ohio. Preceded in death by brother George and sister Patricia. Survived by brother Charles (Beverly) of Glendale, AZ; son, Micheal (Mary); daughter Debra Geary (Cliff); son David; daughter Paula Whitman (Steve); son Shawn (Leah); son Kelly (Nita); 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.He survived Typhoid Fever as a child and later moved to Columbus where he attended Central High School (class of 1943). Drafted into the US Navy for World War II he served on the USS Essex during which he stopped a Kamikaze plane from crashing into the ship; he sustained injuries and was unconscious for days. After a complete recovery he was assigned to the USS Ozark and was engaged in the battle of Iwo Jima providing sea support. He was awarded the Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal (8 Stars), American Area Campaign Medal and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon (1 Star). He was honorably discharged in April 1946. He returned home to Columbus and attended Wilmington College of OH, studying engineering. In 1954 he married Paula Callaghan (ex-wife). He worked at North American Rockwell as an aircraft engineer, which he was very of proud of. A traffic accident with a Rear Admiral lead to a job at DCSC that Thomas would have for 37 years retiring as a systems analyst. In 2003 he suffered a stroke but recovered with the love and support of his family. He loved family, country and God. He will be greatly missed. Friends may call 4-8 p.m., THURSDAY at THE JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. Fifth Avenue where the funeral will be 11:00 a.m. FRIDAY. Burial, Asbury Chapel Cemetery, Pleasant Township, Clark County, Ohio. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
Condolences for Thomas Russell Runyan, Jr.
From : bob hoover
To : kelly runyon
Date: October 10th 2007
Kelly im so sorry to hear of the passing of your father,reading the obituary it seems that he was a great man, someone to be proud of, not only as a father but a Great American Solider.
God Bless you, and your family
From : Karen and Robert Jiobu
To : Kelly Runyon
Date: October 10th 2007
Kelly and Nita. I was so sorry to hear about your father. I just happened to be scanning the obituaries and I did read the obituary, not knowing he was your father. I was so impressed about the actions he had taken in the War. This passed month, I had viewed Ken Burns, "The War" series and it reminded me of the brave men that fought in WWII.
Please accept our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
From : Denise
To : Family & Friends
Date: October 30th 2007
I am sorry to read about the passing of your love one. I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends. When the enemy death strikes our grief can be great. It is at times like this that we need comfort and support whether we are acquainted or not. I pray that the Father of tender mercies, the God of all Comfort, comfort and sustain the family and friends during their time of deep sorrow. May you also find comfort in the scriptures found at Isaiah 33:24, here Almighty God promises in the near future that: no resident will say I am sick.ȁD Yes, hold on to the wonderful memories that you have, for your beloved one will not be forgotten by you or our Heavenly Father Jehovah, for He has also promise the ‘resurrection’. Everything that Almighty God promises will come true, for it is impossible for him to lie. (Acts 24:15, John 5: 28 & 29, Hebrews 6:18). Once again, you have my sincere condolences.