Thomas R. Johnson, 71, of St. Clair died Monday at Schuylkill Medical Center East Norwegian St., Pottsville.
Born April 13, 1943 He was a son of the late Milton and Jean (Peifer) Johnson.
Graduate of St. Clair High School and Ursinus College where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English.
Tommy had worked several years ago as an administrative aide to the late State Senator Fred Hobbs and then was the immunization Program Director for the Pennsylvania Department of Health
He was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, St. Clair.
Thomas was the last member of one of the founding families of St. Clair.
Survived by his long time companion, Jane Reese, and many good friends.
A world traveler, Tommy was very active in numerous Masonic organizations. He held the top leadership positions in many of the groups. Tommy always had his tuxedo packed and ready to go as he and Jane enjoyed traveling to meetings and conferences throughout the Northeast and Canada. His calendar was filled with Masonic meetings almost every night of the week.
But home was always most important to this St. Clair native and lifelong resident. Tommy and Jane met monthly for lunch and dinners with Club 61, a group of high school friends.
Just as he brought so much joy to others, Tommy was blessed with many true friends who shared their lives with him.
Tommy was a member of the following Masonic and Fraternal Organizations:
Past Master: Anthracite Lodge #285; Pulaski Lodge #216
Past High Priest: Mountain City Royal Arch Chapter #196
Past Commander/Past Division Commander: Constantine Commandery #41
Past Thrice Illustrious Master: Regal Council #65
Past Sovereign: Mary Conclave – Red Cross of Constantine
Past Preceptor: Gallicantu Tabernacle- Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests
Past Prior: Penn Priory #6 York Cross of Honor
Past Excellent Chief: Knight Masons
Member of: The Operatives;
Keystone Freimaurer Mark Lodge;
Rajah Shrine – Past President of the Schuylkill Shrine Club
Member of the Hillbillies; Member of the Past Master’s Club
Schuylkill Forest #50- Tall Cedars of Lebanon
Royal Order of Scotland
32nd Degree Scottish Rite Consistory Valley of Bloomsburg
Royal Arch Chapter and Commandery # 196
Ivanhoe Commandery of Mahanoy City # 31
Veritas Council AMD
Schuylkill Council AMD
Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem (SMOTJ)
International Order of the Odd Fellows- Mineral Lodge #285
Grand College of Rites; PA York College Rite No. 11
ASSOCIATE REGENT, WILLIAM ALLEN YORK RITE COLLEGE # 182
SIR THOMAS OF ACON SOCIETY, Pilgrim Chapter # 11
MASONIC SOCIETY
Patriotic Order of Sons of America, W.C. # 75
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
PHILALETHES
Lebanon County Shrine Club
Rajah Shrine of Blandon
Tommy was also active in many civic organizations:
Director of the St. David’s Society of Schuylkill and Carbon Counties
Schuylkill County Historical Society
St. Clair Historical Society
Central Republican Club of Schuylkill County
Former Republican committeeman for St. Clair, middle precinct
Former member of the Schuylkill County Drug and Alcohol Commission
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday at the Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home 110 N. Second St., St. Clair, PA 17970 with Rev. Kerry Smart officiating. Friends may call from 6:00-9:00 PM Thursday and 9:00-10:00 AM Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to:
Shriners Hospitals for Children 3551 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemtery, St. Clair.
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My deepest sympathies to all the friends of Tommy. It has been many years since I have had the opportunity to see or talk with Tommy but he has been in many conversations I have had with others who have known him. He was a delightful friend and I shall always remember his jovial smile and great sense of humor. He will be missed by many but he will have a lasting memory. Rest in peace, Tommy.
To Tommy's family. In the above post, I omitted my maiden name Carole Eiler and that is what Tommy and friends would most know me by.
Hi Jane,
Joan Grey called me last evening with the news about Tommy. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will miss my visits and conversations with him. I hope to get to the viewing on Thursday evening. Please take care of yourself!
Dave Silcox
Shillington, Pa.