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Obituaries
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Tom D. Septer
Tom D. Septer
Fairfield
Tom D. Septer, 68, of rural Fairfield passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant.
Tom was born on September 6, 1954, at the Jefferson County Hospital in Fairfield, the son of Carl V. and Virginia (Avery) Septer. Tom graduated from Fairfield High School in 1972. He was united in marriage to Nancy Vorhies in 1974. He later married Tina Raker in 1976. Tom worked for Farm Service for a number of years and later went on to work for the Walmart Warehouse until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and collecting guns, but most especially spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Tina of rural Fairfield, his children, Chad (Brandy) Septer of Birmingham and Cory (Samantha) Septer of Fairfield, four grandchildren, Madison, Nichole, Caden and Emma, two great-grandchildren, Charlotte and Chandler, two brothers, Doug Septer and Brian Septer, two sisters, Judy Aplara and Carla Septer, (Doug Dye) and a sister-in-law, Diane Septer all of Lockridge.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Terry Septer.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant. No services are planned at this time.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com
Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, is caring for his arrangements.