Marlow, Tommy (Tom) Lee, age 81, of Clinton, went from his earthly home into the eternal presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday January 28, 2013. He was a native of Lake City TN, born on June 10, 1931 to James E. Marlow and wife Birdie Mae Armstrong Marlow. He was known by many as "Uncle Tom", and his love for his family was surpassed only by his love for his Church. He was a member of Shultz Hollow Baptist Church, and had previously served may years as a Deacon of New Hope Baptist Church, both of Lake City, TN.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his only daughter, Vickie: Brothers: Arnold, Eugene, J.D., Carl, and Charles; Sisters: Willa Mae, Gladys, and LeOpal. He is survived by his devoted wife of 60+ years, Betty, and his son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Iva (Tinker), all of Clinton; Brother and sister-in-law Clyde and Mary Sue Marlow of Oliver Springs; Brother-in-law LeeRoy Hawkins of Lake City; Sister and brother-in-law Cloia and Jack Burnette of Clinton; Sister, Emma Sue Bumgardner of Lake City; and Sister-in-laws Mary Alice Marlow of Rogersville, and Marty Marlow of Clinton, and a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

After some early years working in the coal mines of Anderson County, Tom and family moved to Cleveland, OH, returning in 1965. His automotive service career encompassed the former "Edgemoor 66" in Claxton, the former "Clinton Shell" on Main Street in Clinton, and he was a co-owner / co-founder of the former "Clinton Recapping" in South Clinton.

The family would like to thank the team of Covenant Hospice, especially Ayn and Sharon, for their compassionate care during the past few months.

The family will receive friends and family from 6:00-8:00 pm, followed by a funeral service, on Thursday January 31, 2013, at Holly-Gamble Funeral Home in Lake City, TN. Interment will be 2:00 PM, Friday, February 1, 2013 at Oak Grove Cemetery. The Rev. Charlie Mac Marlow officiating. Pall Bearers: Rev. Doug Hawkins, Rev. Glen Marlow, Rev. Genis Hawkins, Rev. Jeff Hawkins, Rev. Brian Brown, and Rev. Charlie Goodman. Honorary Pall Bearers: Rev. James Adkins, Rev. Jack Burnette, Rev. Hubert Marlow, Rev. Johnny Marlow, Rev. George Miller, and Rev. Paul Smith.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Shultz Hollow Baptist Church Building Fund, or the church of your choice. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Lake City is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamblefh.com