Iowa State Census Collection, 1 Jan 1925
Name: Paul Tomey
Birth Year: abt 1893
Birth Place: Iowa
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Census Date: 1 Jan 1925
Residence state: Iowa
Residence County: Boone
Locality: Boone Ward 1
Relation to Head: Husband
Mother: Bettie Howry
Mother's Birth Year: abt 1856
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
Father: Jno Tomey
Father's Birth Year: abt 1851
Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Marriage Place: Missouri
Spouse Name: Minnie Tomey
Roll: IA1925_1612
Line: 5
Household Members:
Name Age
Paul Tomey 32
Minnie Tomey 28
Pauline Tomey 8
Jack Tomey 6
Max Tomey 4
Eugene Tomey 1
Rex Tomey 21
Vernon Whitaker 21
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1930 United States Federal Census about Paul A Tomey
Name: Paul A Tomey
Birth Year: abt 1893
Birthplace: Iowa
Home in 1930: Quincy, Adams, Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Minnie E Tomey
Occupation:
Education:
Military Service:
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Age at first marriage:
Parents' birthplace:
Neighbors:
Household Members:
Name Age
Paul A Tomey 37
Minnie E Tomey 34
Pauline Tomey 14
Jack P Tomey 11
Max H Tomey 8
Eugene S Tomey 6
Rex W Tomey 5
Billie J Tomey
Ollin Whittaker 25
Helen Whittaker 22
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Max Howry Tomey was born June 18, 1920 in Lancaster, Schuyler County, Missouri the third child of Paul Austin and Minnie Estella (Whitacre) Tomey. His middle name is derived from his paternal grandmother, Elizabeth (Howry) Tomey.

During his adolescent years he attended schools in Missouri and Iowa, graduating from Ottumwa High School in Ottumwa, Iowa. Following high school he attended tech school in Ottumwa and then enlisted in the United States Navy. His Navy career found him serving in various areas; his most cherished time serving upon the "USS North Carolina", now docked in Wilmington, North Carolina. During this time he was joined in marriage to Arlene Lingle of Ottumwa. The couple had one son, Michael Eugene Tomey who now resides in Ottumwa. The couple later divorced.

Upon completing three years with the Navy, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. This enlistment would become 23 total years of military service and dedication to the country that he loved so much. His career would carry him many places and would earn him many awards and praises from all whom had the opportunity to work with "Sgt. Tomey".

In 1949, while stationed in California, he met and fell in love with Thelma Laverne (Hall) Thompson and her two sons from a previous marriage, William (Bill) Thomas Thompson Jr. and Darryl Renee Thompson. Soon after their marriage they were transferred to Lackland Air Force Base, Texas where their first daughter, Paula Annette (Allen), was born in 1950. Four years later, in 1954, while stationed at Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul, Illinois, they were blessed with another daughter, Lisa Joy (Davis). In 1957 the family relocated overseas to Wiesbaden Germany where they welcomed another son, Max Allen. "Little Max", as he was affectionately called, only lived about four weeks and was called Home on Jan. 22, 1958. He is buried in Burlington, Iowa at Memorial Park Cemetery, near his paternal grandparents. On Sept 9, 1959, after the family was transferred to Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, another son, Jeffrey Keith was born.

Following tours in California, Texas, Illinois, Germany and Ohio the family was transferred one last time to Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, where then "CMSGT Tomey" retired from the military with a total of 23 years active service.

During his outstanding military career he served mostly in the field of airman assignments. His scrapbook of memories includes many letters of congratulations on his excellent untiring service and continual dedication to his service and country. A few of the stories follow.

In 1952, while stationed at Parks Air Force Base, Calif., following his suggestion as to how the military could cut 14 1/2 minutes in counseling time for processing each airman, thus saving an average of $8,200 a year to his command, his commander Major Sherman L. Elliott, Jr. writes:

"It is a pleasure for me to forward this letter of appreciation to a non-commissioned officer who has indicated through methods of this sort that he is willing to sacrifice personal self in order to attain more effective results in his work. Having this information brought to my attention indicates to me that you constantly manifest a sincere and eager desire to better fulfill your duties and responsibilities. Therefore, as a result of such action and such savings to the service, it is without hesitation or equivocation that I would recommend you for any duty assignment with the candid opinion that you would always conduct yourself in such a manner as to reflect, not only upon your station, but your superiors and your uniform as well."

Then in July of 1953, Major General Harlan C. Parks, Commander of the 3275th Military Training Wing at Parks A.F.B. writes:

"I wish to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for the interest and initiative shown by you in submitting your idea to complexities of the Airman Career Program.

You interest and participation in the Air Force Awards Program is appreciated and it is hoped that you will continue to submit your constructive ideas."

Sgt. Tomey went on to perform in the military service in a superior manner thus earning him several letters of appreciation from various commanders for which he worked. His most cherished accomplishment was when he received the Legion of Merit for "his outstanding performance while assigned to the military personal division of AF Logistics Command H.q., Wright- Patterson AFB, Ohio, February 1, 1958 to July 30, 1963." (photo caption, Air Force Times, 1963)

The related article states:

"The only airman to receive the Air Force Legion of Merit this year is Chief M/Sgt. Max H. Tomey who won it for outstanding performance while assigned to the military personal division of Air Force Logistics Command headquarters. The 250 other Legion of Merit winners this year are officers.

Tomey was presented the medal at the new USAF Military Personal Center at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, where he is now stationed.

He was cited for excellent performance while chief of the airman's assignment section from February 1958 to last July.

Shortly after arriving in 1958 Tomey was awarded one of the first of then new Air Force Commendation Medals for his activities with Headquarters Air Material Force, European area from 1955 to 1958.

During his military career some of Sgt. Tomey's citations and accommodations include:
·The Air Force Commendation Ribbon for service from 1955 to 1958
·The Air Force Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) for service from 1963 to 1964
·The Legion of Merit for service from 1958 to 1963"

Now, in 2007, at 86, a favorite pastime of Sgt. Tomey or as we affectionately call him, ?Dad?, is to share with all who visit of his many military experiences. But, the most important thing to him is his family. He never ceases to talk fondly about his family which includes seven children, ten grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren - plus many nieces and nephews who remember him fondly as Uncle Max.

Paula A. Tomey-Allen 2007
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http://www.newsargus.com/obituaries/archives/2007/02/26/max_h_tomey/index.shtml
http://www.dailydem.com/articles/2007/02/26/obits/obits4.txt
GOLDSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA ?
Max Howry Tomey, 86, of Smithfield , North Carolina passed away Sunday, February 25, 2007 at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro after a courageous battle with cancer.
Max was born June 18, 1920 in Lancaster, Schuyler County, Missouri the third child of Paul Austin and Minnie Estella (Whitacre) Tomey.
During his adolescent years he attended schools in Missouri and Iowa , graduating from Ottumwa High School in Ottumwa , Iowa. Following high school he attended tech school in Ottumwa and then enlisted in the United States Navy. His Navy career found him serving in various areas; his most cherished time serving upon the "USS North Carolina", now docked in Wilmington , North Carolina . During this time he was joined in marriage to Arlene Lingle of Ottumwa. The couple had one son, Michael Eugene Tomey who now resides in Ottumwa . The couple later divorced.
Upon completing three years with the Navy, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. This enlistment would become 23 total years of military service and dedication to the country that he loved so much.
In 1949, while stationed in California , he met and fell in love with Thelma Laverne (Hall) Thompson and her two sons from a previous marriage, William (Bill) Thomas Thompson Jr. and Darryl Renee Thompson. Soon after their marriage in Reno , Nevada they were transferred to Lackland Air Force Base, Texas where their first daughter, Paula Annette (Allen), was born. Four years later, while stationed at Chanute AFB in Rantoul , Illinois , they were blessed with another daughter, Lisa Joy ( Davis ). In 1957, the family relocated overseas to Wiesbaden Germany where they welcomed another son, Max Allen. In 1959, after the family was transferred to Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio , another son, Jeffrey Keith was born.
Following Thelma?s death in 1988, Max moved to Goldsboro where he met and married Clara (Daughtry) Best of Smithfield, North Carolina.
On October 2, 2005, at 85, he was baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Smithfield . He had a deep love for the Savior and was an instrument in His hands as he humbly went about doing good where he saw the need, building many wonderful gifts of love from his workshop.
Max?s favorite pastime or as we affectionately call him, ?Dad?, was to share with all who visited of his many military experiences. But, the most important thing to him was his family. He never ceased to talk fondly about his family.
Max was preceded in death by his second wife, Thelma (Hall) Tomey, two sons, Max and Jeffrey Tomey, his parents, one sister Pauline (Ed) Scott, four brothers, Jack (Donna) Tomey, Gene (Jeanne and Norma) Tomey, Rex (Joyce and Helen) Tomey and Bill (?Bobbie?) Tomey;
Survivors include his wife, Clara, children, Michael Tomey of Ottumwa, William ?Bill? Thompson (Gayle) of Goldsboro, Darryl Thompson (Gen) of Ft. Madison, Iowa, Paula Allen of Council Bluffs, Iowa and Lisa (Tony) Davis of Council Bluffs, step-son Steve (Janie) Best of Smithfield and step-daughter-in-law Wincer ?Pete? (Howard) Best of Smithfield, ten grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren ? plus many nieces and nephews who remember him fondly as ?Uncle Max?.

(For local NC papers)
Memorial services will be held at 7pm, Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 303 Canterbury Road in Smithfield, followed by a graveside service prior to the burial of the cremains in Keokuk National Cemetery, Keokuk, Iowa.

(For Iowa papers)
Memorial services will be held at 2pm Saturday, March 3, 2007 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Nauvoo , Illinois , followed by a graveside service prior to the burial of the cremains in Keokuk National Cemetery , Keokuk Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Director of Community Development, - 3HC -, 2402 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534.

Seymour Funeral Home in Goldsboro is in charge of the final arrangements. There will be no viewing or family visitation. Condolences for the family may be sent to Seymour Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc. 1300 Wayne Memorial Drive Goldsboro , NC 27534 or seymourfuneralhome.com

Note: Dad's cremains were "lost in the mail". After a tracking with the US Postal Service he was found in Charlotte, NC. They were finally buried in Keokuk on March 9, 2007. Thus the reason for the long period between death and burial. The man who was never late to anything, matter of fact always early, was late to his own funeral!
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Social Security Number: 478-12-4940
The state listed in the birth locality field is where the Social Security Number was issued: Iowa
The zip code listed in the death locality field is the last place of residence.
Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 27577
Smithfield, Johnston, North Carolina
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• Divorced: Y
• Married: BEF <1944>

1. Michael Eugene TOMEY b: 19 Dec 1944 in Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa

• Married: 12 Nov 1949 in Reno, Washor, Nevada

1. Living
2. Living
3. Max Allen TOMEY b: 18 Dec 1957 in Wiesbaden, Germany
4. Jeffrey Keith TOMEY b: 9 Sep 1959 in Dayton, Greene, Ohio

• Married: 11 Nov 1989 in , , South Carolina

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