Thomas Wayne Thomasson, 81, died Sunday, March 22, 2020. A lifelong resident of Newport News, Mr. Thomasson was retired from The Carpenters Union. He was an avid Harley rider and belonged to multiple clubs.

Survivors include his companion Betty Smith of Hampton; children, Robin Dzamba of California, Terry Scala, Traci Stewart, Thomas Tibby and Shannon Tibby, all from New York; one brother Danny Bart Thomasson of Florida; several grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; one niece and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Virginia Thomasson.

There will be a private graveside service.