Thomas William O'York

Thomas (known as Tom or Tommy) was born in Washington, D.C. on September

24, 1953 and passed away on April 13, 2025 in Lynchburg, VA.

He was the second born of three boys to Thelma Kerby O’York and Linwood

Marshall O’York. He is survived by his wife, Katja (Kat) Rotz-O’York of Victoria,

Virginia where the couple resided for the past fifteen years. He was the middle

sibling of Michael (Andrea) O’York of Farmville, VA and Lawrence (Marcia) O’York

of Pamplin, VA. Tom also enjoyed time spent with all of his nieces and nephews.

Tom was employed as a sales representative with Kemper Life out of Richmond,

VA. A graduate of Suitland High School in Suitland, Maryland, he attended

Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina to pursue his love of music and

singing. He developed a strong desire to perform imitations and vocals of his

favorite singer, Elvis Presley, which his family and friends will always remember

him for.

A “Celebration of Life” service will be held on May 3, 2025 at The Remnant Church,

626 Plank Road, Farmville, VA 23901. Family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:30

pm with the eulogy and prayers starting at 2:30. Pastor Jeff Spencer will conduct

the service.

Shorter Funeral Home of Farmville is serving the family.