| Graduation Year | Class of 1965 |
| Date of Passing | Feb 27, 2009 |
| About | Ray T. "Tom" Lescalleet, 61, of Middletown, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, at the Frederick Memorial Hospital after a battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Dixie Green Lescalleet. Tsg. Ray T. "Tom" Lescalleet was born March 22, 1947 in Gettysburg, Pa., to Ray A. and Ida Belle Chipley Lescalleet. He attended school in Walkersville and was the school mascot from 1964 to 1965. After graduation, Tom entered the U.S. Air Force in March 1966 at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. Tom's technical training was in Wichita, Kan. and from there, he was assigned to the 99th Bomb Wing at Chicagee, Mass. as crew chief for the 8th Air Force Commander. In 1969, Tom served with the 311th "Bookie Birds" in Vietnam at DiNang. Tom served at Seymore-Johnson 68th Bomb Wing. In 1973, he cross-trained in to full time flight engineer on C-130's, in Little Rock, Ark. In 1973 to 1975, in Abilene, Texas, he served with the 72nd Airlift Wing. In 1975 to 1978, he was stationed in Woodbridge, England with the 67th Rescue, flying C-130's H/P/N Air refueling tankers. In 1978 to 1979, Tom served with the 432nd D.W. wing flying C-13's Drones. In 1979, he returned to Little Rock as a flight engineer instructor, 16 Tactical Airlift Training Squadron, and the 34th Technical Training Squadron, 34th Tactical Airlift Training Group, 314th Tactical Airlift Wing from March 23 to April 30, 1986. A gifted instructor, the students Tom trained reflect his dedication to the highest standards of integrity and performance. The course structure he designed and implemented stands as testimony to his technical expertise and his administrative talents. The completed construction and renovation of the academic and squadron office and classrooms will stand as a lasting monument of his dedication and presence as a manager. Tom received the following awards for his service: Master Crew Wings, Mertorial Service, Unit Presidential Award, Longevity Award, Good Conduct Award, Small Arms Expect, NCO Leadership, NCO Academy, Vietnam Campaign, Vietnam Award, and Joint Service Award. Retired Tech/Sgt. Lescalleet was a member of the Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company #5, Brunswick Eagles Club, and a volunteer for the City of Brunswick for Railroad Days and the Veterans Day Parade. He was retired from Frederick Equipment. He enjoyed spending time with his family and many friends, volunteering for many functions, and especially spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his loving wife Dixie, he is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Stephens; a son, Stephen Lescalleet; a stepson, Scott Painter; and a step-daughter, Jodi Kenney and husband Doug; grandchildren, David, Matthew, Maggie, Jacob, Grace, Jesse, Jessica, Colt, Chase, Kimberly, Rebecca and Mary Anna; two sisters, Alice Eyler and Teena Speaks; and one brother, Donald Lescalleet. He will also be remembered by his numerous nieces and nephews. Tom was loved by everyone and he never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronnie Chipley and Steven Lescalleet and a sister, Yvonne Stocks. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, and the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at the funeral home. Interment will be private. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at StaufferFuneralHome.com. |
