Charles Thomas Sprouse Iii

Charles Thomas ""Tom"" Sprouse III, 48, of Nelsonville, formerly of Athens, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at Doctors Hospital Nelsonville. He was born March 28, 1962, in Hartford, Connecticut, son of the late Charles Thomas, Jr. and Susanna Banlaki Sprouse.

He was a member of The Gathering Place.

He is survived by his longtime companion, Tamara Drumm of Nelsonville; stepmother, Mae Sellers Sprouse Sheets; brothers, James Alexander Sprouse and Daniel Noonan both of New Britain, Connecticut; sisters, Allison Sue Soto of Meridan, Connecticut, Kimberly Max Wilson of Pomeroy, Melissa Zachary Napper of Marietta and Susanne Denver Cottrill of Harrisonville; aunts and uncles, Alex Banlaki, William Maria Sprouse and James Sprouse all of Connecticut, Wanda Darrell Sellers of Portland, Ohio, Barbara Sprouse Stahl and Linda Jeff Workman both of Albany and many nieces, nephews and cousins including special cousin, Rhonda Hess of Portland and special nephews, Kristopher Wilson, Kelsey Wilson and Michael DePue.

In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by an uncle, Tibor Banlaki

A caring cremation will be conducted by Souers-Cardaras Funeral Home, 46 Fayette St., Nelsonville. No services will be observed.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be sent to Souers-Cardaras Funeral Home, 46 Fayette St., Nelsonville, Ohio 45764 to help with expenses.

Please sign his online guestbook at www.cardaras.com