MSgt (Ret) Thomas “Tom” Ray Lamson passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Laurel Hill, Florida. He was 63.
Tom was born on August 25, 1961 in Bridgeton, New Jersey to Raymond and Betty (Brown) Lamson. Tom’s work with the military and civil service brought him all over the United States, including Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Alabama before he arrived in Northwest Florida in 2009.
Tom served with distinction in the United States Air Force, retiring as a Master Sergeant in 1999 after twenty years of dedicated and honorable service. After retiring from the Air Force, Tom continued to serve his country as a Contracts Group Manager for the Defense Contract Management Agency, retiring in 2024.
Tom was a man of many interests and hobbies, including woodworking, engraving, and other crafts. He enjoyed using his creative skills to create gifts for friends and coworkers.
Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Betty, and his sister Saundra (Sandy) Crofford. He leaves behind numerous family and friends.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025 beginning at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Brackney Funeral Service with speaker MSgt, USAF Retired Kevin Brown and Minister Warren Adams officiating. Friends will be received from 10:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Wounded Warrior Project or the ASPCA.
Brackney Funeral Service Chapel
Brackney Funeral Service Chapel
Eunice Porter
June 17, 2025, 4:29 pm
Tom was a great supervisor, very easy to work for, and he was very generous. His jokes were really corny, but they still made me laugh. I am heart broken to hear of his passing. I am praying for the family to be comforted during this very difficult time.
Beverlyn L Elliott
June 17, 2025, 10:55 pm
Tom hired me before he retired in November together with an interview team. I was excited to be included among the individuals he and the team felt was deserving of a Contract Administrator position at DCMA. My sincerest condolences go out to his family, friends, and others who were expecting him to have a long and amazing retirement. He will be sorely missed.
Anne Lumbra
June 18, 2025, 2:05 am
This one hit hard. Tom was the first person outside my family that I let call me Pepper. Our fishing trips out into the Gulf were always memorable. Your jokes, phone calls of the silly things you did (like watching reruns of Tennessee Football thinking it was Live). You’ll be missed by so many. Rest easy and watch over us down here.
Mike Francis
June 18, 2025, 8:21 pm
Tom’s vibrant but simultaneously easy going personality will definitely be missed. Thank you for always looking out for my growth in DCMA while you were there and the opportunity to be on your team!
Sincere condolences and prayers to your family. Well done Airman!
Victoria McDonald
June 19, 2025, 12:03 am
I am so grateful to have known Tom and worked with him. He was just so funny and a good person and he is going to be missed. I am praying for the family and all of his friends. He will never be forgotten. God strengthen and comfort each and everyone as we remember our dear friend.
Danise Damato-Barton
June 20, 2025, 11:16 am
I worked with Tom for 8 years during my DCMA tenure in Crestview. He always made me laugh with his corny jokes. I’m sorry I can’t make it to your service this weekend. I had a total knee replacement 2 weeks ago and it’s still a bit challenging to get around. I know you’ll understand. I’m still in shock and will certainly miss you. Sending prayers to your family.