Thomas Earl "Mickie" Biddulph, Jr. passed away peacefully on August 31, 2018 in Fredericksburg, VA, with his family at his side.
Born December 21, 1934 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Mr. Biddulph was a lifelong New Jersey resident. His parents were the late Thomas Sr. and Evelyn Smickenbecker Biddulph. Mr. Biddulph graduated from St. Peter's High School in his native city, then completed a union apprenticeship program to qualify as a journeyman sheet metal worker. He helped construct or renovate buildings as diverse as Old Queens at Rutgers University; the Oyster Creek nuclear plant; and the first Atlantic City casinos. Mickie retired from the trade in 1996, but he never tired of pointing out the buildings he had helped to construct all around the State of New Jersey.
He also proudly served in the US Naval Reserve from 1953-1961, following in the footsteps of his father, a WWII US Navy veteran.
Mickie bought property in the growing community of Piscataway, New Jersey, in 1959. He moved his growing family into the house he had had built there in 1962. This remained his home for the rest of his life.
In his leisure time, Mr. Biddulph enjoyed trailer camping, flea markets, and watching PBS & BBC programs with his late wife, Valaire Belloff Biddulph. Together they realized a lifelong dream to visit Europe while visiting their son John, then a naval officer. In later years, they were adopted by their feline friend "CJ," one of the best cats ever.
Mr. Biddulph was also predeceased by his brother William, and his brother-in-law and best friend, Edward V. Belloff Jr.
Surviving to treasure Mr. Biddulph's memory are his children, Retired USAF Major Catherine M. Biddulph & her husband Keith C. McClure; Dr. John T. Biddulph & Tracy A. (Meyer) Biddulph; David J. Biddulph & Joanne M. (Budrewicz) Biddulph; grandchildren, Thomas, Katerine, Matthew, Sarah, and Emily; nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The family gratefully acknowledges the invaluable assistance of the staff and volunteers of the Palliative Care Unit and Hospice Services at Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg.
Born December 21, 1934 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Mr. Biddulph was a lifelong New Jersey resident. His parents were the late Thomas Sr. and Evelyn Smickenbecker Biddulph. Mr. Biddulph graduated from St. Peter's High School in his native city, then completed a union apprenticeship program to qualify as a journeyman sheet metal worker. He helped construct or renovate buildings as diverse as Old Queens at Rutgers University; the Oyster Creek nuclear plant; and the first Atlantic City casinos. Mickie retired from the trade in 1996, but he never tired of pointing out the buildings he had helped to construct all around the State of New Jersey.
He also proudly served in the US Naval Reserve from 1953-1961, following in the footsteps of his father, a WWII US Navy veteran.
Mickie bought property in the growing community of Piscataway, New Jersey, in 1959. He moved his growing family into the house he had had built there in 1962. This remained his home for the rest of his life.
In his leisure time, Mr. Biddulph enjoyed trailer camping, flea markets, and watching PBS & BBC programs with his late wife, Valaire Belloff Biddulph. Together they realized a lifelong dream to visit Europe while visiting their son John, then a naval officer. In later years, they were adopted by their feline friend "CJ," one of the best cats ever.
Mr. Biddulph was also predeceased by his brother William, and his brother-in-law and best friend, Edward V. Belloff Jr.
Surviving to treasure Mr. Biddulph's memory are his children, Retired USAF Major Catherine M. Biddulph & her husband Keith C. McClure; Dr. John T. Biddulph & Tracy A. (Meyer) Biddulph; David J. Biddulph & Joanne M. (Budrewicz) Biddulph; grandchildren, Thomas, Katerine, Matthew, Sarah, and Emily; nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The family gratefully acknowledges the invaluable assistance of the staff and volunteers of the Palliative Care Unit and Hospice Services at Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg.
Thomas Earl "Mickie" Biddulph, Jr. passed away peacefully on August 31, 2018 in Fredericksburg, VA, with his family at his side.
Born December 21, 1934 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Mr. Biddulph was a lifelong New Jersey resident. His parents were the late Thomas Sr. and Evelyn Smickenbecker Biddulph. Mr. Biddulph graduated from St. Peter's High School in his native city, then completed a union apprenticeship program to qualify as a journeyman sheet metal worker. He helped construct or renovate buildings as diverse as Old Queens at Rutgers University; the Oyster Creek nuclear plant; and the first Atlantic City casinos. Mickie retired from the trade in 1996, but he never tired of pointing out the buildings he had helped to construct all around the State of New Jersey.
He also proudly served in the US Naval Reserve from 1953-1961, following in the footsteps of his father, a WWII US Navy veteran.
Mickie bought property in the growing community of Piscataway, New Jersey, in 1959. He moved his growing family into the house he had had built there in 1962. This remained his home for the rest of his life.
In his leisure time, Mr. Biddulph enjoyed trailer camping, flea markets, and watching PBS & BBC programs with his late wife, Valaire Belloff Biddulph. Together they realized a lifelong dream to visit Europe while visiting their son John, then a naval officer. In later years, they were adopted by their feline friend "CJ," one of the best cats ever.
Mr. Biddulph was also predeceased by his brother William, and his brother-in-law and best friend, Edward V. Belloff Jr.
Surviving to treasure Mr. Biddulph's memory are his children, Retired USAF Major Catherine M. Biddulph & her husband Keith C. McClure; Dr. John T. Biddulph & Tracy A. (Meyer) Biddulph; David J. Biddulph & Joanne M. (Budrewicz) Biddulph; grandchildren, Thomas, Katerine, Matthew, Sarah, and Emily; nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The family gratefully acknowledges the invaluable assistance of the staff and volunteers of the Palliative Care Unit and Hospice Services at Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg.
Born December 21, 1934 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Mr. Biddulph was a lifelong New Jersey resident. His parents were the late Thomas Sr. and Evelyn Smickenbecker Biddulph. Mr. Biddulph graduated from St. Peter's High School in his native city, then completed a union apprenticeship program to qualify as a journeyman sheet metal worker. He helped construct or renovate buildings as diverse as Old Queens at Rutgers University; the Oyster Creek nuclear plant; and the first Atlantic City casinos. Mickie retired from the trade in 1996, but he never tired of pointing out the buildings he had helped to construct all around the State of New Jersey.
He also proudly served in the US Naval Reserve from 1953-1961, following in the footsteps of his father, a WWII US Navy veteran.
Mickie bought property in the growing community of Piscataway, New Jersey, in 1959. He moved his growing family into the house he had had built there in 1962. This remained his home for the rest of his life.
In his leisure time, Mr. Biddulph enjoyed trailer camping, flea markets, and watching PBS & BBC programs with his late wife, Valaire Belloff Biddulph. Together they realized a lifelong dream to visit Europe while visiting their son John, then a naval officer. In later years, they were adopted by their feline friend "CJ," one of the best cats ever.
Mr. Biddulph was also predeceased by his brother William, and his brother-in-law and best friend, Edward V. Belloff Jr.
Surviving to treasure Mr. Biddulph's memory are his children, Retired USAF Major Catherine M. Biddulph & her husband Keith C. McClure; Dr. John T. Biddulph & Tracy A. (Meyer) Biddulph; David J. Biddulph & Joanne M. (Budrewicz) Biddulph; grandchildren, Thomas, Katerine, Matthew, Sarah, and Emily; nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The family gratefully acknowledges the invaluable assistance of the staff and volunteers of the Palliative Care Unit and Hospice Services at Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg.
