Thomas Kevin Pernod, age 72, of Michigan, died Friday, March 22, 2024, at Lewis-Gale Salem Hospital in Salem.

Thomas was born December 13, 1951, in Michigan and was preceded in death by his parents, the late Wilma Catherine Maple Pernod and Maurice Henri Pernod; a grandson Nathanial Micheal Cain.

He was an excellent carpenter by trade.  Thomas was proudly raised in London, Ohio, an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan; loved the old rock and roll music and thoroughly enjoyed joy rides in the mountains.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during the Vietnam War.  

Surviving is his wife, Cindy Franson Pernod of Covington; two daughters, Tabitha (Chris) Craft of Covington;  Miranda (Josh) Cain of Columbus, Ohio; one son, Dylan (Beth) Pernod of Telford, Tennessee; ten grandchildren; three sisters; a host of nieces and nephews; special friends, George and Tracy Nibert of London, Ohio, Marianne and Jim Money of Urbana, Ohio, Lynn Daily of London, Ohio and Debbie Lasky of Jackson, Michigan; several in laws including Jerry (Patty) Franson of Covington.

A memorial service will be planned for a later date.

Arritt Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling service arrangements for Mr. Pernod.

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