Thomas F. Hiestand, Taylor Co., KY native (1918 (2025)

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Thomas F. Hiestand, Taylor Co., KY native (1918 - 2012)

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Campbellsville, KY and a valued Board Member of the Hiestand House Museum. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He ended his four years service in WWII as Sergeant Major, Combat Engineer Unit, 24th Infantry Division. He was stationed at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked and witnessed General MacArthur's landing to liberate the Philippines. He was decorated with the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with four Bronze Stars, the American Defense Service Medal wotj Bronze Star, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, and the Good Conduct Ribbon. During the Korean War, he was recalled to Ft. Lewis, WA where he instructed soldiers in advanced combat skills
Thomas F. Hiestand, 93, of Chesterfield, VA, formerly of Campbellsville, KY, died on April 1, 2012.

His memorial service will be held at 11amET, on Monday, April 9, 2012, at Webber Memorial Baptist Church, 7800 Salem Church Road North Chesterfield, VA. Burial with military honors will follow in the Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia, VA.

Thomas F. Hiestand, Taylor County, KY (1918-2012)

He was born September 7, 1918 in Taylor County, KY. He was the last surviving child of the late beloved Dr. C.V. and Mattie Hogan Hiestand. He died April 1, 2012, at the age of 93 years, 6 months, and 24 days.

He attended the University of Kentucky and was retired from Seattle Quilt Manufacturing Company where he was national sales manager for many years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Campbellsville, and a valued Board Member of the Hiestand House Museum.

He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He ended his four years service in WWII as Sergeant Major, Combat Engineer Unit, 24th Infantry Division. He was stationed at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked and witnessed General MacArthur's landing to liberate the Philippines. He was decorated with the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon w/4 Bronze Stars, the American Defense Service Medal w/ Bronze Star, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon w/ 2 Bronze Stars, and the Good Conduct Ribbon. During the Korean War, he was recalled to Ft. Lewis, WA where he instructed soldiers in advanced combat skills.

He is survived by his loving wife of forty years, the former Mary Jo Collins Allhouse, of Chesterfield, VA, and the following:

• His daughter: Janet Hiestand (Leslie) Gurgel, of Mountlake Terrace, WA


• Two grandchildren: Kristen Smith (Cory) Morkert of Port Orchard, WA, and Matthew Smith of Kirkland, WA


• Two great grandchildren: twins Colin and Reese Morkert


• Nieces: Jonna Mendez, Knoxville, MD, Holly Twitchell, Richardson, TX; Heidi Valbusa, Prince Frederick, MD; Janet Mair, Fayston, VT; Jane Berg, Omaha Nebraska; nephew Josh Hord, Lake City, FL


• Step children, Jo Carol (Robert, deceased) Parkin, Chesterfield, VA; Sam (Linda) Allhouse, Mt. Airy, MD; Julie (Rick) Kinkade, Dallas, TX


• Step grandchildren: Lori (Phil) Collins, Richmond, VA; Rob Parkin, Richmond, VA; and Adam (Jodie) Parkin, Erie, PA; Ryan Allhouse and Keeley (Nate) Carl of Maryland


• Step great-grandchildren: Michael Parker, Jordan Collins, Corey Collins, Caleb Collins and Emmie Parkin.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hiestand House Museum, 1075 Campbellsville Bypass, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Online registry book is available at Morrissett.com. Send a condolence to the family of Thomas F. HiestandThis obituary posting a courtesy of the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon, Avenue, Campbellsville, KY. For questions about our obituaries or condolence service, please contact us. You may reach us via e-mail at prfh2003@yahoo.com. Reach us via phone by calling 270-465-8181.

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