Thomas Meglen

Thomas Leonard Meglen Jr., 59, passed away on Tuesday, February 16th, at his home in Portland, Texas after a seven-year battle with Multiple System Atrophy. Thomas was born on May 20, 1961, in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania to Thomas L. Meglen Sr. and Gwen Meglen. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Suzanne Meglen; their children Shaun Meglen, Lindsay Woodruff, Kurtis Meglen, Kelly Curran (Cameron), Ryan Meglen; and his grandchildren Zoe Hamilton, Thomas J. Meglen, and Steven Woodruff. He is also survived by his mother Gwen Meglen; his siblings Donna Picklesimer (Ernie), Beverly Clark, Mark Meglen (Barb), Dave Meglen (Celine), Steve Meglen (Donna); and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his father Thomas Leonard Sr. and his sister Gwen Delano.
Tom retired as a Command Master Chief after serving proudly for 27 years in the United States Navy. His favorite things were his three grandchildren, the Pittsburgh Steelers, powdered donuts, and mini-Starbursts (or any other candy he could get his hands on!!). He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. A memorial service / celebration of life will be held on March 20th at 2pm at Heritage Place in Rockport, Texas.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Tom's memory to The Multiple System Atrophy Coalition.