COLUMBUS
Tom Hadley went home to be in the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.
Tom was born on June 22, 1944, in Terre Haute, Indiana the son of Maurice and Margaret Bronnert Hadley. He married the love of his life, Charlotte Cunningham. And they were married 55 years.
Mr. Hadley was a graduate of Indiana State University where he was a gymnast. During his time there, he served as captain of his team. Upon graduation he started his teaching and gymnastics coaching career at Metropolitan School District of Pike Township. In 1972, he moved to Columbus where he continued his teaching and coaching. He coached men’s gymnastics at Columbus East High School. During his 42 year teaching career, he touched the lives of many. Mr. Hadley was a member of East Columbus United Methodist Church and The Gideons International. He served in leadership roles at the church and volunteered at Love Chapel. Mr. Hadley was also a very talented artist and metal sculptor.
Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Hadley of Columbus; daughters, Tanya (Keith) Lunsford of Commiskey and Amy (James) Carlat of Ames, Iowa; grandchildren, Jacob (Madalyn) Simmons, Molly Simmons, Eli Simmons, Julia Carlat, Anna Carlat, Jack Carlat, Nayla (Neil) Bladen; great grandson, Nashion Hoevener and also great granddaughter, Georgia Grace Simmons to arrive in June.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Darleen Geiselman.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 5th at East Columbus United Methodist Church with Reverend Jongmin Lee officiating.
Family and friends may gather for visitation from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 4th at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home and also from 10:00 a.m. till time of service Wednesday, at the church.
Entombment will follow at Garland Brook Mausoleum.
Contributions may be given in his memory to East Columbus United Methodist Church or Love Chapel.
Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the Hadley family and a video tribute viewed at barkesweaverglick.com.
