Thomas Daniel Somerville was born on September 20th, 1932 in Compton, Maryland to the late Thomas and Sara Somerville. He was the only child and he attended Banneker High School.

Thomas was united in matrimony to Gertrude Delores Somerville on February 11, 1956. This union was blessed with five children, Thomas Daniel JR, Gertrude Lawanda, Kenneth Ignatius, James Antonio and Robert Fitzgerald. Thomas leaves behind five grandchildren, Jermaine Eugene Saunders, Katrina Evette, Delante Brandon, Kayla Renee, and Jaden Daniel Somerville. Also one Great grandchild Laniya Joy fleming.

Thomas was a very loving and special person and had a smile that could light up any room. He was an excellent homemaker that loved to cook, and build and fix any and everything. His favorite hobbies were playing cards, going fishing, and playing the Guitar in the Ralph Butler Band for many years. He also loved spending time with his late Aunt Dela and Uncle Joe Buchanon.

Thomas loved sports and he was a die-hard Baltimore Orioles and Washington Redskins fan. But most importantly he would help any and every one at a drop of a time no matter what it was. He loved to have fun and laugh so everyone knew on the weekends and holidays, "Toms House" was the place to be.

Tom was known for his endless humorous catch phrases that we will all cherish forever. If you were ever looking for Thomas, all you had to do was check the closest baseball field. Thomas coached his sons little league, senior league and mens league baseball teams . Thomas coached the Oakville Tigers were all four of his sons played on the team winning the Southern Maryland Independent Baseball League Championship.

Thomas was preceded in death by his beloved wife Gertrude Delores Somerville and leaves behind a host of in-laws and relatives.

Family will receive friends for Thomas' Life Celebration on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Marco Schad officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jay Spears, Jeffery Spears, Michael Spears, Donte Clayton, Tony Miles, and Rodney Thomas.

"My Father, My Role Model and My Best friend."

The Family sincerely thanks everyone for their Kindness and support during our time of sorrow. Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home.