Charles "Tom" Thomas

Collette

Charles "Tom" Thomas Collette, born August 18, 1945, in Portsmouth, Virginia, passed away on November 11, 2026, in his hometown at the age of 81.

Tom was a devoted family man and friend, as well as a devout servant of the Lord. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and subsequently dedicated his professional career as a Nuclear Engineer Technician with the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He was also a respected member and Past Master of Western Branch Masonic Lodge #189.

He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Hiawatha Franklin Collette and Willie Mayme Collette, and his sons, Charles Thomas Collette, Jr., and Charles Andrew Collette.

Mr. Collette is survived by his loving wife, Teresa Collette; his sons, William David Collette and Thomas Logan Collette; as well as six cherished grandchildren.

He will be laid to rest privately at Albert G. Horton State Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk, Virginia.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to a charity of your choice in honor of his memory.