Herman Thomas "Tommie" McElmurry

Herman Thomas (Tommie) McElmurry of Cape Girardeau, MO passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday evening, June 17, 2015, at the age of 60 years, 10 months. He was born August 28, 1954 in Diehlstadt, MO to the union of the late Herman McElmurry and Leanna Yarber McElmurry. He attended Diehlstadt Elementary School and graduated from Kelly High School in Benton, MO. Tommie was united in marriage to Regina Jewel Wade on August 17, 1985. Together they raised four children; Kimyatta, Dorian, Cara and Thomas. Tommie was a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Cape Girardeau, MO, for over 37 years. Over the years he served as Usher Board President, Youth Department worker, and was most recently ordained as a church Deacon. He was also a long time member of Harmony Masonic Lodge #40 Prince Hall affiliated, where he served in the offices of Worshipful Master, Junior Warden, Senior Warden, and 20+ years as Secretary. Tommie was employed by Procter & Gamble Paper Products Company for over 25 years, retiring in August, 2002. He was also a part time employee of the American Red Cross after retirement from P&G. Tommie leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Regina Jewel McElmurry of Cape Girardeau, MO; daughter Kimyatta Simone Gibson (Shawn) of Pinson, AL; son Dorian Lamont McElmurry of Greensboro, NC; daughter Cara Nicole McElmurry of Cape Girardeau, MO and son Thomas Mashal McElmurry of Los Angeles, CA; 4 granddaughters: Hannah and Olivia Gibson and Chloe & Sereniti McElmurry; his mother Leanna McElmurry; brothers Albert Carter & Michael McElmurry, sisters Marilyn Newbern, Marlena Conner (Ross), Helen Pearson (Larry) and Patricia Wilson (Richard); in addition to a large host of nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Herman McElmurry. Visitation will be Friday, June 26, 2015 from 12:00-2:00 pm at Greater Dimension Ministries, Cape Girardeau, MO; with Masonic Services to be held at 12:30 pm. Homegoing services will take place at 2:00 pm Friday at the church with Rev. Dr. Joseph G. Cotton, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmont Cemetery, Cape Girardeau. Ford & Sons Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com

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Herman Thomas "Tommie" McElmurry

August 28, 1954 - June 17, 2015