THOMAS L (PAPPY) DAME, JR., 70, of Hagerstown, Maryland, died Sunday, January 3, 2010 at his home. Born May 10 1939 in Madisonville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Thomas L Dame, Sr. and Anna Lee Gunn Dame. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1961. He retired in 2001 from GM in Martinsburg, WV after forty-three years of service as a supervisor. He was a member of the Martinsburg B.P.O. Elks Lodge 778 and Williamsport American Legion Post 202. He is survived by his wife of twenty-three years, Janet M. Dame; children, Michael Jenkins and wife, Kelli of Hagerstown, Stacy Dame Jefferson and husband, Randy of Martinsburg, WV, Sean McLean and companion, Roxana of Frederick, and Laura McLean Regalbuto and husband, Frank of Lutherville; two sisters, Martha Dame and Shera Dame Cates and husband Mike; three brothers, Glen Dame and wife Barbara, John Dame and wife, Sharon and Larry Dame and wife, Janet; his eight treasured grandchildren, Heather Jenkins Kuhnke and husband, Johnny and great granddaughter, Madi of Fallbrook, CA, Michael Jenkins, II and wife Kristen of Mercersburg, PA, Nicki Reaves and husband, Allen and great granddaughter Robin of Angier, NC, Hope and Nick Regalbuto, Kacy and Holly Jefferson, and Aaron McLean. Also, life-long supportive friends, Dexter and Elaine Evans, and his loyal cat, Taco. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Robin Dame Yates and a brother, Charles Lee Dame. Tom was a special guy, beloved by his family and endeared to those who crossed his path in life. He had a committed work ethic, yet a quick wit and a penchant for pranks. His passion was golf, in his prime with a 7 handicap. He also enjoyed fishing or sunny days at the beach. He loved classic country music, Elvis, Dale Earnhardt, the UK Wildcats, the Baltimore Ravens, roulette, and all animals. But his greatest gift was his unique ability to relate to children; he offered them the comfort and trust of his unconditional love. He was our conscience and our heart; his influence has changed our lives. Special thanks to Hospice of Washington County, Washington County Hospital, 3rd floor CCU, Dr. Waheed and staff, and the Equipped for Life group. Services will be at 11:00 a. m. Thursday at the Minnich Funeral Home, 415 East Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown, MD. Pastor Goforth will officiate. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Military graveside services will be conducted by Washinton County AMVETS post #10 and Marine Corp. League. The family will receive friends on Wednesday at the funeral home from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Washington County, 747 Northern Avenue, Hagerstown, Maryland 21742, Humane Society of Washington County, 13011 Maugansville, Road, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740, or St. Jude�s Children�s Research Hospital, In memory of Thomas L. Dame, Jr., 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.