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1921 - 2009
 Thomas Preston Hackney, Jr, 88, of Huntington, WV, passed away Tuesday Feb. 24, 2009, at Huntington Health & Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, February 27, 2009, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Pastor Keith Weibe. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Memorial Park. He was born January 9, 1921, in Huntington, a son of the late Thomas Preston and Hatti Shafer Hackney. He was a member of Grace Gospel Church. He worked for Chessie System for over 40 years, and then moved to Washington, D.C., and functioned as Vice-President of the mechanical department of Amtrak for five years. He owned Hackney, Wellington and Associates, a private railroad consulting business which kept him busy during his retirement years. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Eileen Spurlock Hackney; one son, Thomas Preston Hackney, III of Houston, TX; grandson, Tristan Patrick Hackney, and a daughter-in-law, Patti Hackney of Huntington. Friends may call from 6-8 pm Thursday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 12 condolences.
BRUCE S SMITH
Sunday December 7, 2025 at
7:10 PM
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Sent many a day at his home with TP he was a generous man. Help get jobs for many of TP friends. He will be missed.
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Xiyao Xhang
Friday October 30, 2015 at
10:03 AM
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rip in piece
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Renee Dimas
funnyjardar@yahoo.com
Friday October 5, 2012 at
10:26 AM
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I didn't know Tom but i have several pictures from my grandma Evelyn, Eileen's cousin. I just know that Evelyn would say he will be missed.
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Carolyn Nee
Tuesday March 3, 2009 at
2:46 PM
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Mrs. H, I just found out today about Tom's passing. Mike's and my prayers are with you, TP, Patti and Tristan. I have so many, many wonderful memories of working for him and coming to know you both as friends. God bless you and keep you.
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Jim & Kitty Barron
Saturday February 28, 2009 at
4:49 PM
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Dear Eileen,
We extend our condolences and wanted to attend and be with you but we are not up to the trip at this time. I am still working to complete the bio and will call you in a few days. God bless. Jim & Kit
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JIM BRENT
Saturday February 28, 2009 at
2:18 PM
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TOM WAS A GREAT GUY TO WORK WITH, AND A GOOD FRIEND.
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Keith and Cindy Hawthorne
steamkeith@comcast.net
Friday February 27, 2009 at
12:19 PM
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We've lost a great friend. Our sincere condolences to Eileen and family. Tom was a long-time friend to me, Keith, and my late father. My father often mentioned his friendship with Tom that began before the War when my father briefly worked for the C&O and Tom was a machinist. As a new employee of the AAR in the early 70s, I enjoyed working with Tom on numerous AAR projects and committees. Tom could always be counted on for friendship and professional support. A true gentleman in every sense of the word.
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Wilfred (Wick) Leatherwood, Jr.
Thursday February 26, 2009 at
3:55 PM
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Dear Eileen,
I was saddened to learn of Tom's passing and want to extend my sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of your beloved Tom. I shall always remember him as a most gracious Southern gentleman and always with an enduring wit. I have fond memories of the times we spent together aboard Car 10000 going to and from Amtrak events, inaugurals, and dedications all over the Southeast and beyond! I've missed not seeing you all over the years since we both retired from Amtrak. May God bless you and your family in your sorrow and always.
Sincerely,
Wick Leatherwood
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Kathy Young
mifuture42@yahoo.com
Thursday February 26, 2009 at
1:24 PM
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Also, I remember meeting your soon in Mechanical, Huntington WV, when he worked for a brief period of time some thirty or so years ago. My deepest condolences to Tom, III.
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kathy young (retired CSX Mech employee)
mifuture42@yahoo.com
Thursday February 26, 2009 at
1:20 PM
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Am proud to have worked under your direction as CMO - Mechanical Dept in Huntington, WV for a number of years. On a visit to your home by your invitation approx. 2 years ago, I enjoyed you showing your display of CSX memorabilia...it was extensive, I remember, and you were so proud of it. I remember meeting your lovely wife, Eileen, and your lovely caregiver, Mary...both gracious ladies. Sincerely, Kathy
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Inez Baucum (Amtrak)
Thursday February 26, 2009 at
11:00 AM
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Eileen we the Amtrak Family extend sincere sympathy to let you and TP know you are in our prayers, Tom will truly be missed.
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Sharon Mahoney
Thursday February 26, 2009 at
10:02 AM
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Eileen
I have such fond memories of you and Tom. We did many wonderful trips together. He was a great leader at Amtrak. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. I hope you are doing well. I now live in North Carolina.
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