THOMAS WILLIAM WHYNE (1948-1995)

Tom Whyne was born on September 29, 1948 to Thomas and Vivian Whyne of Ashland, Schuylkill County, PA.

In high school he was involved with Student Council, drama club, and spirit committee. He played on the baseball and basketball teams. In our senior superlatives, he was voted “Best Looking”.

After graduation, he attended Auburn University.

On June 21, 1975 he married Lynda Weaver. Their daughter, Dana was born in 1978, and son, Eric in 1980.

Tom was living in Boynton Beach, Florida at the time of his death. On July, 15, 1995, he passed away from Huntington’s disease. He was 46 years old. Huntington’s in a progressive degenerative neurological disease. His was a long battle.

He was survived by his wife, children aged 16 and 17, his parents, and his sister Karen Sweeney.

Services were held at Hospice by the Sea in Boynton Beach. A reception for family and friends followed the service in Tom’s home. His body was returned to Pennsylvania for burial in Christ Church Cemetery in Fountain Springs.

In lieu of flowers, those who wished were directed to make donations to Hospice by the Sea.