Thomas Dudley Addison
Thomas Addison (75) of Lincoln passed away on February 1, 2022, in Omaha Nebraska surrounded by family after a brief battle with cancer.
Tom was born in Omaha, NE to Sylvia Burns on February 1, 1947. Tom was adopted by Huber and MaryEllen Addison at 11 months old.
He attended school at Wayne High School where he excelled as an athlete in several sports, earning recognition in football, track, and diving.
Upon graduation from high school Tom enlisted in the Army, where he served in Vietnam for several years in the 101st Airborne Division Screaming Eagles as a combat paratrooper. While in Vietnam, he earned multiple awards, including an Army Commendation and Bronze Star for his service.
Tom was honorably discharged from the Army and continued service to his community as a long-time officer of the Lincoln, Nebraska Police Department. Officer Addison served his community with honor and dignity- he was known to keep spare coats and clothing in his car to hand out to community members in need. Tom worked to treat all members of the community with respect and humanity. He was awarded a Life Saver commendation in 1992 for his work on the force.
In his free time, Tom enjoyed stargazing, and shared his love of the cosmos at Nebraska star parties with families from across the state. He was an avid lover of bluegrass music and a talented banjo player. Tom was able to reconnect with his biological family after his sister Lynda located him, and they enjoyed a close relationship and love of English culture.
Tom is preceded in death by his mothers MaryEllen and Sylvia, his father Huber, sister Jeannie, several half-siblings, good friends Dale and Linda London, and his great-granddaughter Paxton Rose Addison.
Tom is survived by children Andy (Jennifer) Addison, Jeff (Kate) Addison; step-children Ryan (Adry) Fosler, and Ashley (Matt) Marlow; sister Dr. Lynda Gantt; grandchildren Drew, Alec, Jenna, Ethan, and Caitlin Addison, Ness Paseka, Arlo Fosler, and Shepherd Marlow; nieces Pandora and Tara Gantt; and former spouses Jan London and Barbara Addison.
While no services are planned at this time, a celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
The family of Tom wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the wonderful doctors and nurses at UNMC and the VA for their care of Tom over the last several months.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Thomas Addison. May you find comfort in the memories that you will forever carry in your hearts. Tom was a retired dedicated Lincoln Police Officer for many years and a long time friend of ours. He will be greatly missed.
Tom was such a important person in my life . He was with me thru some difficult times and never judged me . He was always understanding , protective and patient . Craig and I will miss him very much .
Craig and Pam Wagner
Tom was a straightforward courteous and easy going person. A good listener and respectful thinker. He truly represented the the stature and professionalism of a lawman. I knew him best when we worked third shift at LPD. Worked with him on a few calls for service. RIP My condolences.
Condolences to Toms Family. Tom was a good friend from our early days on Logan St. in Wayne, NE. Many memories of our lives in Wayne and beyond.
He will be missed. One day Tom and I decided we were going to enlist in the army. It wasn’t long after that time that we were on a train headed to Ft. Bliss Tx. We joined on the buddy plan but parted company when Tom decided to jump out of air plains. 🙂 101st airborne. That ended the buddy plan. Sorry Tom.
Tommy was a great co-worker and friend. He was a very compassionate, caring, go with the flow person. We were working together on Northeast team when he retired from LPD and we continued to meet Saturday mornings for coffee long after he retired, Tommy I will miss you!
My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Just last week I drove down Fremont Street and thought of you and your family!
I do not usually look at the newspaper and for some reason I was drawn to it today when I walked into the break room.
I can only it was heaven sent message that took me to the obituary page first thing.
I could not believe my eyes when I saw the name of my dads dearest friend, Mr Tommy Addison starring back at me.
We can only offer my our sincere sympathy and condolences to his family (our friends) at this time and let you all know that although time took its toll on our closeness after dad (Lyle) passed & Tommy moved from Fremont street in Lincoln _ We would still to this day do anything we can for you all.
Please let us know if there is any thing you are needing (Jamie & Drew should know how to reach us still).
Hugs, prayers, and loves to each and every one of you.
Tommy you will be missed here on earth, and I’m sure Dad and you are going over many great memories up there in Heaven 🙂
I know we will be down here tonight as well!!!
I’m sorry to read of Tom’s passing, and offer my sympathy, and condolences, to his family. I knew Tom for many years, as a fellow-officer on the Lincoln Police Dept. He was a kind-hearted and respected officer.
My sympathy to the family of Tom and to all those of us who knew and loved the man he was. His smile will forever be in my memories. He was a loyal friend and a kind man. I’ll always remember the days he, Bill, and Gary had great times as roommates.
If you are lucky in life, you meet at least one person to be a friend for life. I was so lucky as to meet Tom at age 9 and to have him as a “best” friend ever since. Many know his good qualities – but his friendship was far more than good. He was the BEST!
My heartfelt conolences to the family of my good friend Tom Addison. We went to Wayne High together. Bob McLean and Bruce Jorgensen were also classmates who have written messages on this site. The four of us were great friends and did many fun things together. What memories we could recall when we all got together at high school class reunions. RIP Tom.