Thomas Charles Hetfield, age 69, passed away suddenly at his home in Milton, Florida, on Sunday, August 23, 2015. Thomas was originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Thomas served in the Air Force International Air Guard. He worked for over 25 years at NAS Whiting Field, Milton, Florida, in the Duplicating and Engraving Department. He made many friends there, including meeting his loving wife, Maxine. Thomas attended and was a member of the Eternal Trinity Lutheran Church, in Milton, Florida. Thomas was predeceased by his father, Charles Hetfield; and one brother, John Hetfield. Thomas leaves to mourn his absence with fond and loving memories, his beloved wife, Maxine Hetfield; and a stepson, Christopher Davis, of Milton, Florida. He is also survived by his loving mother, Virginia Hetfield; a dear sister, Jane Hoover; a niece, Lisa Henschen; and a nephew, Lucas Hoover, all from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Thomas also leaves behind an extended family of countless friends, as he touched the lives of many people with his love and contagious laughter. He thoroughly enjoyed and was an avid player of billiards, dominoes, and playing cards; but most of all, Thomas was a man of great faith. Showing Christ like love with compassion, embracing everyone with a smile and a non-judgmental heart; for this, he will be greatly missed, but will live long in the memories of those who cherished him. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, August 30, 2015, at Eternal Trinity Lutheran Church, 6076 Old Bagdad Highway, Milton, Florida. Lewis Funeral Home, Milton, Florida, has been entrusted with arrangements. Inurnment will be held at Barrancas National Cemetery, onboard Pensacola Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida. Flowers, in memory of Thomas, may be sent to 4477 Edgewood Drive, Milton, Florida 32583.