Tommy W.

"Tom" Archbold

Tommy Wayne Archbold, "Tom," 75, of Paulding, OH (formerly Ossian, IN) passed away on May 13, 2025 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center after a brief illness.

Born on January 22, 1950 to Marshall and Hilda Archbold in Wells County, IN Tom was a dedicated husband, Dad, and Papa.

He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 54 years Connie (Teeple) Archbold, their two daughters Tonya (Ryan) Hornish and Tricia (Ben) Barton as well as their six grandchildren who were his pride and joy: Dawson, Emersyn, and Jackson Hornish and Elli, Grady, and Zachary Barton.  He is also survived by one sister, Cheryl (Rex) Hunnicutt and many brother in laws, sister in laws, and loved nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Danny (Pam) Archbold, and his sister SueEllen Archbold.

Tom had a quiet strength with a bit of orneriness.  He enjoyed being outside doing yardwork, jogging, and most of all he enjoyed the time he spent with his grandkids and watching them in their activities.

His memorial service will be on Friday, May 23, 2025 at 11 am at the Paulding Nazarene Church.  Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church.