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Bridgehampton Resident Tom Person Dies at 64

Virginia native lived on Long Island since 1964.

Tom B. Person, of Bridgehampton, died Monday at the age of 64.

Born May 31, 1947, to the late Robert and Anna Person in Southampton County, Virginia, Person received his early Christian training at the Rising Star Baptist Church in Branchville, Va.

Person relocated to Long Island in 1964 to reside with his older sister Mae. In 1975, he began working at the estate know as "The Creeks." He took great pride in his job and enjoyed the camaraderie he shared with his co-workers.

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Person was a gentle, quiet man, who greeted you with a smile, and the typical southern greeting of "hiya doing?" In his spare time, he could be found watching television programs or busy lending a helping hand to his neighbors and friends. You could always count of Tom; he was a man of his word.

Person looked forward each Christmas to going "Home to Lil Texas," where he would gather with family and friends, to enjoy music, card games, delicious foods, and a glass of holiday cheer.

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He was predeceased by his parents and siblings; Hattie Sue Person, Robert Allen Person, Mae Queen Murphy, Edward Person, Mae Anderson, James T. Person, Mary Person, Louise Person and Marie Blunt.

He is survived by his brother, Aubrey Person; three sisters-in-law, Mary, Alice and Doris Person; and one brother-in-law, Ben Person; all of Virginia. Person never had children of his own, but loved, cherished and supported his many nieces and nephews. He developed an endearing bond with his niece Verlie Anderson-Randolph who became his special friend and confidant after the passing of his sister, Mae.

There will be a visitation Thursday, March 15, at from 7 to 9 p.m. and a service at 8 p.m. Interment is planned at Rising Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Branchville, Va.

Information was prepared by the family and provided courtesy Brockett Funeral Home.

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