Wayland High School graduate Thomas Charles Linington of Zephyrhills, Fla, died Monday, Jan. 12, after a short battle with cancer.

He is survived by his partner Christine Steele, his children Jeremy and Joshua, his sister Penny (Gordy) Hudson, his brothers Denny (Mary) Linington and Scott Linington, as well as three grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Helen (Schwander) Linington and son Tommy.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Wayland VFW Post on South Main Street in Wayland.