Thomas M. Spoon              “former Coudersport, Pa. Resident”

COUDERSPORT, Pa.—Thomas “Tom” Maxwell Spoon of Mission, Texas, formerly of Coudersport, Pa., passed away peacefully on December 14, 2022, at the age of 79, in his home in Mission, Texas.

Tom was born and raised in Indiana and attended Carmel High School. After serving in the United Stated Air Force, he returned to Carmel to raise a family.

As a young man, he loved working on cars and being with his long time friends. He went to work as an electrical engineer for Bell Laboratories in the seventies and retired from there after many decades of service.

Tom, along with his wife Carole, resided in Coudersport for many years.  While living there, Tom attended Hebron Union Church and was a member of the Coudersport Golf Club.

He retired to Mission to enjoy the sunny weather, play golf and be an active member of the community.

Tom is survived by Carole, his loving wife of many years, his son Robert (Rene’) and daughter Robin.

Friends are invited to attend graveside burial services at 12 noon on Monday, April 24, 2023, in the Sweden Hill Cemetery, Coudersport.  Pastor Hank St. Amour of Hebron Union Church, will officiate.

Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors on Monday, April 24, 2023.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Tom’s name may be made to Teacher’s Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport, PA 16915.

Tom entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences, light a candle, or share a fond memory of Tom, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.