Thomas
Thomas Preston Kaighin
d. July 24, 2018
Tom P. Kaighin (CW4 US Army, retired) 72, of Rincon, GA, passed away Monday July 23, 2018 at his home.
He served as a pilot in the US Army and retired with 27 years of service. He was a Vietnam Veteran who served several tours in Korea as well. Tom was awarded many medals to include the Soldier's Medal of Valor. He was a badass who was humble in his military experience.
He loved fishing and wood working. He was a craftsman. He enjoyed working in his vegetable garden with his grandchildren. They knew him as PopPop. He loved to help people and had a heart of gold.
He was preceded in death by his parents Charles Thomas and Gloria Bird Kaighin; brothers, Donald and Stephen.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years Sandra Rebecca Kennedy Kaighin; son, Tommy Kaighin; daughter, Jennifer Kaighin-Porter (Clay); two grandchildren, Aislinn and Liam Porter; sister, Gloria Kaighin; cousin, Traci Domas; military brothers, Russ Whitney and Herb Cleveland. Much love to Carey Brinson, Robbie Brinson and families.
Memorial Service will be held Sunday July 29, 2018 at 2 pm at Baker McCullough Funeral Home- Hubert C. Baker Chapel.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Dog Project at www.woundedwarriordogproject.org . or mailed to Judy Gunnels at 249 Colic Helmey Road Guyton GA, 31312
Baker McCullough Funeral Home Hubert C. Baker Chapel, 7515 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, Georgia 31408, (912) 927-1999
He served as a pilot in the US Army and retired with 27 years of service. He was a Vietnam Veteran who served several tours in Korea as well. Tom was awarded many medals to include the Soldier's Medal of Valor. He was a badass who was humble in his military experience.
He loved fishing and wood working. He was a craftsman. He enjoyed working in his vegetable garden with his grandchildren. They knew him as PopPop. He loved to help people and had a heart of gold.
He was preceded in death by his parents Charles Thomas and Gloria Bird Kaighin; brothers, Donald and Stephen.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years Sandra Rebecca Kennedy Kaighin; son, Tommy Kaighin; daughter, Jennifer Kaighin-Porter (Clay); two grandchildren, Aislinn and Liam Porter; sister, Gloria Kaighin; cousin, Traci Domas; military brothers, Russ Whitney and Herb Cleveland. Much love to Carey Brinson, Robbie Brinson and families.
Memorial Service will be held Sunday July 29, 2018 at 2 pm at Baker McCullough Funeral Home- Hubert C. Baker Chapel.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Dog Project at www.woundedwarriordogproject.org . or mailed to Judy Gunnels at 249 Colic Helmey Road Guyton GA, 31312
Baker McCullough Funeral Home Hubert C. Baker Chapel, 7515 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, Georgia 31408, (912) 927-1999
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