Suddenly on March 3, 2024 at home in Clementon, NJ.  Age 82 years.

Beloved husband of 32 years to the late Linda A. Blakeny (nee Hansen).  Loving father of Melissa A. Blakeny (Will).  Dear brother of Hudson "Donnie" Tarpley, the late James "Lonnie" Tarpley and the late Joncie May Williams.  Son of the late Fred and Josie Lee Blakeny (nee Pickett).  Uncle to Yvette Williams, Hope Williams, Samantha Williams, Sherri Tarpley  and the late James Tarpley, Jr.  He is also survived by a great niece, Alima Pudup.

Thomas was a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran and an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Tuesday, March 12, 10 to 11 AM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 250 S. White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ.  Remembrance service and U.S. Marine Corps military honors will follow at 11 AM.  Interment private.