Thomas Marshall Bean, 83, died on Saturday, October 20, 2018.
He was born in Portsmouth on May 5, 1935 to the late Vernon and Leona Parham Bean, and was predeceased by his wife of 23 years, Frances Shotwell Bean.
He graduated from Woodrow High School in 1953, and enlisted in the United States Air Force, from which he was honorably discharged in 1960. Followering his discharge he began a 30 year career with the Quality Shop of Portsmouth.
Thomas was a member of Haygood United Methodist Church, and a past
member of the Churchland Lions Club and the Portsmouth Junior Chamber of Commerce.
Surviving him is his daughter, Jennifer Bean Kirk of Laguna Niguel, CA, three step children, Pamela Harris of Virginia Beach, Charles Roughton of Avon, NC, and Paul Roughton of Wilmington, Del.
Also left to cherish his memory are three grandchildren, Narhaniel, Alexandra, and Emerson Kirk, a sister, Dale Bean Swimme of Elizabeth City, NC, a brother, Elvin Bean of Sevierville, TN, and 11 nieces and nephews.
A memorial service, presided over by the Reverend Tammy Estep will be held at Haygood United Methodist Church at 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2018, followed by a reception in the church social hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to his church at 4713 Haygood Road, Virginia Beach, VA, 23455 or St Jude Childrens Research Hospital/Tribute, PO Box 1000, Dept 142, Memphis, TN, 38148.
Thomas Marshall Bean
May 5, 1935 - October 20, 2018
05/05/1935 - 10/20/2018
Past Services
Memorial
Sunday November 04, 2018
2:00 pm
Dear Jennifer & Family,
Steve and I send our condolences on your loss. We had the pleasure of working along side Tommy during his career at The Quality Shop. He was a true gentleman, role model, and professional. Tommy was loved and respected by his friends and customers. May you cherish his memory.
Sincerely,
Reid & Steve Rapoport
I am Hugh Amory, Cradock Class of 1957, and I will always remember Tommy as a quiet gentleman who should me great respect. He knew I loved those Lord Jeff Sweaters, and was always waiting for me to make my newest selection even though I was just a High School student with limited means. Tommy always treated me as if I was one of his more fortunate customers! Tommy was always dressed “to the nines” and I respected him for that and have never forgotten his quiet gentleman demeanor!
My name is Hugh Amory, Cradock High School Class of 1957, met Tommy Bean at the Quality Shop in Portsmouth in 1956. Tommy always treated me with the greatest respect. He was the ultimate gentleman. He treated me equally to those who were financially well off and I have never forgotten the respect he gave me ! Lord Jeff Sweaters were my favorite and Tommy new that; therefore he sold me many. Tommy is was always dressed “to the nines”” and I will always remember him as a quiet gentleman!!!
Sorry for the loss of your dear love one. May you find comfort in God’s promise to swallow up death forever and wipe the tears from all faces. Isaiah 25:8 Condolences