Thomas “Tommy” Edward DePyper, 63, of Linden, Va., died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal, Va. He was born May 8, 1960, in Detroit, to Anna Shirley DePyper and Lucian Carl DePyper.
Tommy enjoyed helping the Apple Mountain community in Virginia as a member of the Safety and Security Committee and the Roads Committee. He also enjoyed woodworking. Tommy was an avid hunter from the day he was born.
Surviving Tommy is his mother, Anna Shirley DePyper; wife of 35 years, Deanne DePyper; children, Natalie DePyper (Javier Canizales) and Josh DePyper (Catherine Zafera); brothers, Butch DePyper (Rachael DePyper) and Larry DePyper; his “Sister Wife” Jackie, along with her sons Daniel and Benjamin; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by his Apple Mountain family and Apple Core Family.
Tommy adored his animals and considered them his children as well. He will be deeply missed by Josie, Eustace, Beeka, Lucky, Thor, Vito, Charlie, and Ernie; his dear dog Bo passed away a week after Tommy’s death and is with him enjoying the beautiful afterlife.
He was also preceded in death by his father, Lucian Carl DePyper and his sister-in-law, Linda DePyper.
Extended thanks to all the people of Apple Mountain Lake. Your kindness is above and beyond, and Tommy is looking down, smiling. Thank you, Anna, for bringing Tommy into this world. He was the best husband, father, son, and friend anyone could have asked for.
His celebration of life will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Loyal Dawg Rescue and Rehabilitation, INC, at 3107 Pea Ridge Road Liberty, TN 37095.
