Thomas Clark Raber

Thomas Clark Raber, 83, of Appomattox, Virginia, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025.
Tom was born on October 16, 1942, in Bloomington, Illinois, to the late John E. and Gail Cummings Raber. He grew up in Montgomery County, Maryland, and spent over 3 years of his childhood in Manila, Philippines. He graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in 1962. After proudly serving in the U.S. Air Force, he attended the University of Maryland. Eventually Tom settled in Clifton, Virginia. Tom owned Farrell Associates based in Rockville, Maryland and worked in the electronics industry.
Beyond his career, Tom found true joy in his passions and hobbies—most notably racing his beloved 1974 Lola T-340 with the Sports Car Club of America up and down the East Coast. In retirement, he fulfilled his dream of building a timber frame home on a peaceful lake in Appomattox, where he delighted in the beauty of nature and the company of local wildlife.
Tom will be remembered for his adventurous spirit, generosity, and love of animals. He will be deeply missed by his sister, Julie (Tom) Kemp of Hollywood, MD; sister-in-law, Gretchen Raber of Alexandria, VA; nephews, Dan Kemp of Indian Mound, TN, and Kurt (Janell) Raber of Middletown, DE; nieces, Christianna Raber of Richmond, VA, and Debbie (Rich) Fleischer of Potomac, MD. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, James D. Raber in November 2021.
Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Till the End of Time Animal Sanctuary, 260 Phelps Branch Road, Appomattox, VA 24522.
Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. An online condolence may be sent by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com