Thomas C Lanik

Thomas Charles Lanik, 83, born and raised in Victoria, Texas resided in Hopewell, Virginia died, Thursday, January 16, 2020 at MCV Medical Center following a brief illness. Preceded in death by his wife, Nancy M. Lanik; his mother, Lorraine L. Lanik and father, Charles I. Lanik; two brothers, Robert and William Lanik; his daughter, Laura Waage; and stepson, F. Conway Savage. He is survived by his daughter, Lyn L. Patterson; son-in-law, Jeffrey S. Patterson; granddaughters, Alexandra and Caroline Patterson; stepdaughter-in-law, Valerie B. Fisher; step grandchildren, Nelson and Lauren Savage. His grandchildren affectionately knew him as Padre. As a graduate of Texas State University he received his master’s degree at the University of Dayton. He was enlisted in the Army Reserve and received an honorable discharge in 1962. He was employed by the U.S. Government in the Department of Defense for 33 years, he retired in 1992 and he and his beloved wife, Nancy moved back to her home place in City Point. A devout Catholic he was deeply loved by all his family, friends and anyone that knew him. He enjoyed playing golf, traveling, raising oysters, playing his guitar and living life to the fullest.
A funeral service will be held, 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 2020 at St. James Catholic Church, 510 W. Poythress Street, Hopewell, VA. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to a charity of your choice. He gave to so many. The family is being assisted with funeral arrangements by J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home of Chester, VA. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .