Ret. Col. Thomas R. Cagley
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Thomas Rae Cagley, 79, went to be with his Lord and Savior while surrounded by his children
on Thursday, October 24, 2019, in Hampton. VA. Tom moved from Lake Forest, CA on October
10, 2019, to be close to his family while battling his fight with cancer. He was born on June 5,
1940, in Kokomo, Indiana.
Tom was a retired Colonel in the United States Army and dedicated 37 years to his country in
Military Intelligence. He served as a Councilmember for the City of Lake Forrest, CA and was
on the Orange County Grand Jury. He was also a member of the Texas Emergency Reaction
Center.
His parents Donald and Neta Cagley, brother Michael Cagley, and beloved wife Nancy Cagley,
preceded his arrival in paradise. Left to cherish and honor "the Colonel" are his sister Janita
Sullivan of Alexandria, VA, brother David Cagley (Janis) of Anderson, IN, and sister-in-law
Dorrie Cagley of Scranton, PA along with his children Rebecca Pasterak (George) of Leesburg,
VA, Tommy Cagley (Kim) of Hampton, VA and Aaron Cagley (Angelica) of Providence, RI. His
grandchildren Geofferson McNeese, Easton Cagley, and Savanah and Sierra Cagley along with
many nieces, nephews, and friends will forever remember the man who loved and served his
country.
A celebration of life will be held at 11am on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Fox Hill Central
UMC located at 501 Beach Road in Hampton, VA. Fellowship will continue at 1806 Lafayette
Drive in Hampton, VA. Interment will occur at Arlington National Cemetery at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to the Mike Cagley Memorial Scholarship Fund at
Clarks Summit University, 538 Venard Road, Clarks Summit, PA 18411. Arrangements by R.
Hayden Smith Funeral Home.