Thomas Leonard Andrews 97, of Ridge Manor, FL passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 in Zephyrhills. He was born March 22, 1921 in Charlotte, NC to George Hudson Andrews & Farla Spoon Andrews. He graduated from Miami High School in 1941 and served in both the Merchant Marines and the U.S. Navy during WW II. He worked for numerous airlines including Transocean Airlines in Guam, Air Jordan in Amman, Jordan, Southern Air Transport, Air America and Civil Air Transport (CIA) in Southeast Asia. He enjoyed foreign travel, playing semi pro baseball, golf and watching sports. Thomas is survived by his daughters: Susan Jarman of East Bernstadt, KY, Terry Vela of Tampa, FL, Patti Avvenire of Ridge Manor, FL, 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents: Farla & George Andrews, a son: Thomas Vernon Andrews, and his wife: Anna Geraldine Andrews. He will be remembered as a funny and intelligent man who was kind and lived life to the fullest. Burial will take place at Florida National Cemetery at a later date.