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Thomas Edward Cuff

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GREENBRIER, TN – On Friday, February 12th, 2021, Thomas Edward Cuff, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great- grandfather, passed away at 72 in Greenbrier, TN.

Tom was born on November 3rd, 1948, in Hancock, Michigan, and raised by his loving parents, Thomas And Bertha Cuff.

He married his High School Sweetheart, Gayle, on June 7, 1969, and raised their daughter, Tina, in Marquette, MI. They moved to Greenbrier, TN, in 2009 and were active members of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Those who knew Tom would describe him as someone who was a proud family man, a true patriot, and a kind soul. You could always catch him watching his Detroit Red Wings, Green Bay Packers, or making cards on his Cricut.

He served In the US Navy from 1966 to 1969. During his military career, he fought in the Vietnam war and received various awards and medals. Tom was a proud board member of the Vietnam Veterans chapter 380 in Marquette, Michigan. He was an active part of the honor and color guard and member of the American Legion. Tom retired from the Marquette Board of Light and Power in 2001.

He is survived by his loving bride of 51 years, Gayle Cuff, Daughter Tina (John) Hust of Greenbrier TN, Grandson Andrew Hust of Colorado Springs CO, Granddaughter Ashlee (Justin) Wiser and Great- Granddaughter Tinley Wiser of Fayetteville TN, Mother Bertha Cuff of Marquette MI, his three sisters, Kathy (Pat) Malay of Gwinn MI, Deanna (Greg) Adams of Marquette MI, And Carol (Mike) York of Shakopee MN, his brother, Bruce (Pat) Wagner of Mohawk MI, along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Tom was preceded in death by his father, Thomas J Cuff, grandparents, Mary (Babe) and Thomas D Cuff, and brother, James Kahler.

They plan to have a celebration of life and burial this summer in Marquette.