Thomas E. Lauderbaugh September 20, 1953 - December 09, 2008 Thomas E. Lauderbaugh, 55, 31st Street died at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at his home. Mr. Lauderbaugh had been a night auditor at Best Western Hotel. He was an avid writer and enjoyed hiking, nature, playing chess and spending time with his family. Born in Columbus Sept. 20, 1953, Mr. Lauderbaugh was the son of James E. and Norma E. Griffin Lauderbaugh. He married Norma L. Pedigo Feb. 14, 1976. Survivors include his wife; sons, Chris (Pam) Lauderbaugh of Ellettsville and Logan Lauderbaugh of Columbus; a brother, Dennis (Farrial) Williams of Greenwood; grandchildren, Destiny and Celeste Lauderbaugh; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral Information SERVICES: A memorial service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Barbara Grace officiating. VISITATION: 3 p.m. until service time Saturday. Donations Information MEMORIALS: Hospice of South Central Indiana. DirectionsVisitation:  Map to Funeral Home

Thomas E. Lauderbaugh September 20, 1953 - December 09, 2008 Thomas E. Lauderbaugh, 55, 31st Street died at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at his home. Mr. Lauderbaugh had been a night auditor at Best Western Hotel. He was an avid writer and enjoyed hiking, nature, playing chess and spending time with his family. Born in Columbus Sept. 20, 1953, Mr. Lauderbaugh was the son of James E. and Norma E. Griffin Lauderbaugh. He married Norma L. Pedigo Feb. 14, 1976. Survivors include his wife; sons, Chris (Pam) Lauderbaugh of Ellettsville and Logan Lauderbaugh of Columbus; a brother, Dennis (Farrial) Williams of Greenwood; grandchildren, Destiny and Celeste Lauderbaugh; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral Information SERVICES: A memorial service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Barbara Grace officiating. VISITATION: 3 p.m. until service time Saturday. Donations Information MEMORIALS: Hospice of South Central Indiana. DirectionsVisitation:  Map to Funeral Home