Thomas Felvey Obituary

Felvey, Thomas McQuade "Tom", Sr., 81, of Richmond, VA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 5, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Joan Davis Felvey; sons Thomas McQuade Felvey Jr. (Jeannette), his sons Thomas and Gregory Felvey; William Talmadge Felvey, his children, Sam and Cate Felvey (and their mother Laura); his daughter, Sara Anne Felvey, and her son Casey Jones (Heather). He was preceded in death by his sister Marijane Felvey Marks of Greenwich, CT.

Thomas was born April 18, 1943, in Richmond, VA, and raised by his beloved aunt, May Rose Felvey. He graduated from John Marshall High School, and obtained his degree in Biology from Richmond Professional Institute (now known as Virginia Commonwealth University) in 1967. Following his graduation, Thomas started his career in state government with the State Water Control Board, which later became the Department of Environmental Quality. He was most proud that he spent much of his 40 year career protecting Virginia's water resources against pollution. Thomas passed his love of the outdoors and the water to his children. This included many trips to the Shenandoah Valley to fish for smallmouth bass on the North Folk of the Shenandoah River and several other streams off the beaten path. Above all, Thomas was always available for his family; he coached many of his children's sports teams, and enjoyed watching his daughter compete in horse shows. In his later years, he enjoyed being with his grandchildren and he took great pride in his garden.

Thomas was a true lover of life and he will be greatly missed.

There will be a celebration of life and details of this will be announced soon.