October 3, 1953 – June 5, 2023

Thomas Roy “Tom” Gottsman, 69, of Columbia, and formerly of Marshall, died on Monday, June 5, 2023, at his home.

Tom was born on Oct. 3, 1953, in Germany where his parents, Roy and Loretta (Gaddy) Gottsman, were stationed at the time. He married Patricia Ann “Patty” Woodmansee, of Marshall, on Aug. 11, 1977. She preceded him in death on Nov. 14, 2016.

Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer (Larry) Smith of Columbia and Jayna Gottsman of Jefferson City; son, Zachary Woodmansee of Columbia; six grandchildren, Kali Gunn, Lillianna Gottsman, Elizabeth Smith, Zaiden Smith, Ta’Laija Smith and Tre’Shon Smith; and a sister, Rhonda Riley of Kansas City.

He was preceded in death his parents and wife.

After being born in Germany and his father honorably discharged from the Army, his family returned to the Marshall area. Tom worked in road construction his entire life and retired early in the late 90’s. He was a proud member of the Construction Industry Laborers Union. He will be deeply missed by all his family who he loved so dearly. Tom was a Christian man.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Antioch Cemetery.  Memorial contributions can be dropped off or mailed to in care of the family to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 E. Main – P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Antioch Cemetery northwest of Norborne. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Norborne prior to graveside services. Please remember to share your memories of Tom with the family by visiting our website, www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.