Thomas Marple

Thomas Marple resided in Lynchburg, Virginia and was 60 years old when he passed away at UVA on May 28 ,2025

He was born in Camden, New Jersey on August 28, 1964. He is married to Cara Elizabeth Marple. He lived in New Jersey growing up. He lived in Florida for a brief time before going back to his hometown New Jersey. In 2008 he made his final move to Lynchburg Virginia. 

He became a firefighter/EMT in 2000 where he eventually became a captain for the Harmony fire department in Mullica Hill New Jersey. He worked for Boxley/summit materials for the last 15 years. 

He is survived by his wife Cara and four children Shantelle, Heather with Harold Stephanie with John and Thomas with Allison. He is also survived by his 10 grandchildren Hunter, David, Nevaeh, Landen, Alexis, Scarlet, Tristan, Owen Caleb and Theodore. He is survived by his two loving sisters and brother Sharon Devault with Terry Devault Sr., Mary Marple and James Marple and many nieces, nephews and friends. 

He is preceded by his mother, Mary Malone; sister, Terry Lynn Marple; and daughter, Mira Scharnagl. 

There will be a celebration of life for anyone who wants to come out and remember Thomas Marple. It will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Devault Vineyards in Concord, Virginia. 

Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.