SFC (Ret) Thomas Marion Julian, Sr.

Thomas Marion Julian, Sr., departed this life the morning of January 17, 2011 at General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, at the age of 69 years, 8 months and 28 days. Tom leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Wanda; four children: Thomas M. Julian, Jr. (Leanne) of Wytheville, VA, Debra L. Snider (John) and Laura Morgan, both of St. Robert, MO and April Rodriguez (Rod) of Waynesville, MO; three siblings: Jerry Julian of Anderson S.C., Edward Julian of Seneca, S.C. and Georgeann Begalla of Warren, OH; nine grandchildren: Zachary Julian, Amanda Ross, Skyler Julian, Caleb Rodriguez, Alex Rodriguez, Anna Julian, Rachael Morgan, Ashley Key and Courtney Snider; two great-grandsons: Noah and Preston Ross; many “’adopted” grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Jo Irwin. Tom was the fourth of five children born to the union of the late Avery G. and Martha (Walters) Julian. He was born on April 20, 1941, in Seneca, South Carolina, where he grew up and attended school. On April 5, 1961, Tom was united in marriage with Wanda Jane Harlan in St. Robert, Missouri. Tom and Wanda shared nearly 50 years of marriage and were blessed with four wonderful children: Tom, Jr., Debra, Laura and April. Tom was a twenty year veteran of the U.S. Army, serving his country from 1957 to 1977. He served in the Vietnam War, and during his military career was awarded the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal and several other awards and commendations. Sergeant First Class Julian retired from active duty at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. Tom served his community as Chief of Police for the St. Robert Police Department from 1977 to 1999 and Municipal Judge for the City of St. Robert from 2000 to the present. He helped with such projects as Shop with a Cop, Boys and Girls Town Wagon Trains, Waynesville High School Project Graduation, along with numerous untold events and organizations. Tom was a member of the Gospel Ridge Union Church, American Legion Post 331, Ozark Memorial VFW Post 3176 and the Harry Herron Memorial DAV Chapter 49. Tom enjoyed fishing, building birdhouses and feeding his friend, Dub Turnbow’s donkeys. But mostly, Tom enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends at Waffle House and Country Café. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 20, 2011 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert with David Hokanson officiating. Tom’s son, Tom, Jr., recalled his wonderful memories of his dad. The songs “Amazing Grace” and “Beulah Land” were played. Bagpiper Officer Mike Mogan played “Amazing Grace” for the postlude. Serving as escorts were Chief Curtis Curenton, Lt. Jayme Gettys, SGT Butch Hohman, SGT Stacy Anderson, Officer Dan Wogan and Cpl Jeff Saylor. Serving as honorary escorts were members of the St. Robert Police Department. Burial with military honors followed in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery – Fort Leonard Wood. Military honors were provided by the United States Army of Fort Leonard Wood. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Tom Julian to the Shop with a Cop Program and may be left at the funeral home.

SFC (Ret) Thomas Marion Julian, Sr.

April 20, 1941 - January 17, 2011