Means – Thomas Edward Means, age 55, of Callahan, Florida suddenly passed away on February 28, 2022. He was born on May 7, 1966, to Charles Edward Means and Marciel Hulst Rogers in St. Louis, Missouri.  Thomas later moved to Orange Park, Florida where he grew up.  He graduated from Orange Park High School in 1984, then went on to obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree and Business degree from the University of Florida. Thomas enjoyed coaching soccer and had done so for over 10 years.  He coached both of his sons at the Callahan Soccer Club.  Thomas was an avid Florida Gators and Jacksonville Jaguar fan.  To say he was a generous man would be an understatement.  Thomas was loving, had the biggest heart anyone has even known. He was the epitome of the perfect husband, father, son, and friend.  Thomas never went a day without telling those around him that he loved them.  He supported his wife and family with whatever they wanted to do. Thomas was a proud and prideful father to his beautiful daughter and two handsome sons.  He opened his heart and home to many bonus children and loved them all as if they were his own.  Thomas was a man who never raised his voice.  He was fond of telling his sons about his childhood days where he grew up on Robinette Drive in Orange Park. He found himself mesmerized every time he heard his daughter sing. Thomas was a man who would help anyone at any time without question.  He is preceded in death by his parents.

Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Amyjo Means, daughter, Kelsey Means; sons, TJ (Kayla) Walker, Brendan Means; bonus children, Amanda (Stephan), Bobby (Haleigh), Terrell (Theresa), Daniel (Kristen), Will, Cody, Wyatt, Josh x2, Kerry; sisters, Cyndie, Mary, Tina, Anne; mother-in-law, Pamela (Michael) Tipping; sisters-in-law, Julie (Jerome) Wooten, Rose (Jim) Hammons, Kristina (Steve) Bond; brothers-in-law, Charlie (Jessica) Adams, James (Desiree) Kerun; bonus sisters, Scarlett, Nancy, Tracey (Bobby); granddaughter; due this month, Kynley Ann; bonus grandchildren; Leland, Brantley, Roslyn, Trey, William, Kamaya and Kayden; several nieces, nephews; countless number of friends.

A Celebration of Thomas's life will be held on Monday, March 7, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at Nassau Funeral Home with Gaynelle James officiating.  Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations made to the Tom Means Memorial Fund that's being established to fund scholarships for the West Nassau High School boys' soccer team.  The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida, 32011, 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.