Thomas Neal Hoar, known as “Tommy” to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 in Kilmarnock, at the age of 70.
Born on Dec. 4, 1955 in Williamsburg, Tommy grew up in Norge and carried the values of that close-knit community with him throughout his life.
Tommy began dedicating his life to serving others by volunteering with James City-Bruton Volunteer Fire and EMS starting at age 16 in 1972 and then becoming a paid firefighter in 1979 with James City County. His commitment to public service extended to Deltaville, where he also volunteered and was later honored with a lifetime membership award. The fire service was truly his passion, and he was always found proudly sporting a fire department T-shirt from his extensive collection.
