Sarasota attorney, civic leader, dies A 46-year resident of the Sarasota and Bradenton areas, Thomas F. Icard, 62, died Friday after an extended illness. Icard established himself in the area as both an attorney and judicial leader, as well as becoming a leading civic and charitable events organizer. Born in North Carolina, he graduated from North Carolina State University and later the University of Florida College of Law. He moved to the Sarasota/Bradenton area in 1939. He was a senior partner in the Sarasota law firm Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm and Furen. He was a member of the Board of Overseers at the Stetson University College of Law and past president of the Sarasota County Bar Association. His civic activities included the past presidency and directorship of the United Appeal of Sarasota County. He was also on the Board of Director at the Asolo State Theater, Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and Center for Campus Ministry at Manatee Community College. He is survived by his wife, Gene S.; a son, Thomas F. Jr. of Tampa; two brothers, J. Paul of West Palm Beach and 0. Ralph of Bradenton; sister, Fay I. Huskins of Sarasota; and one grandchild. Toale Brothers Funeral Home, Sarasota, is in charge of arrange- Tampa, Florida The Tampa Tribune 08 Sep, 1985 Page 40 Obituary for Thomas F. Icard ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary Thomas F. Icard, 62, died 6 Sep 1985 after an extended illness. He was a prominent attorney and civic leader. He was senior partner at Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm and Furen, and held leadership roles in various legal and community organizations. ### Narrative summary of funeral services Toale Brothers Funeral Home in Sarasota was in charge of arrangements. No further details about the funeral services or burial location were provided in the obituary. ### The Edited Obituary Sarasota attorney, civic leader, dies A 46-year resident of the Sarasota and Bradenton areas, Thomas F. Icard, 62, died Friday after an extended illness. Icard established himself in the area as both an attorney and judicial leader, as well as becoming a leading civic and charitable events organizer. Born in North Carolina, he graduated from North Carolina State University and later the University of Florida College of Law. He moved to the Sarasota/Bradenton area in 1939. He was a senior partner in the Sarasota law firm Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm and Furen. He was a member of the Board of Overseers at the Stetson University College of Law and past president of the Sarasota County Bar Association. His civic activities included the past presidency and directorship of the United Appeal of Sarasota County. He was also on the Board of Directors at the Asolo State Theater, Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and Center for Campus Ministry at Manatee Community College. He is survived by his wife, Gene S.; a son, Thomas F. Jr. of Tampa; two brothers, J. Paul of West Palm Beach and O. Ralph of Bradenton; sister, Fay I. Huskins of Sarasota; and one grandchild. Toale Brothers Funeral Home, Sarasota, is in charge of arrangements. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Thomas F. Icard | |---------|----------------------------------| | Age | 62 | | Birth | 1923 (estimated); North Carolina | | Death | Friday; Unknown | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------|--------------------------------| | Thomas F. Icard | Decedent | Sarasota/Bradenton, Florida | | Gene S. Icard | Spouse | Unknown | | Thomas F. Icard Jr. | Child | Tampa, Florida | | J. Paul Icard | Sibling | West Palm Beach, Florida | | O. Ralph Icard | Sibling | Bradenton, Florida | | Fay I. Huskins | Sibling | Sarasota, Florida | | Unknown | Grandchild | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Graduated from North Carolina State University 2. Graduated from the University of Florida College of Law 3. Moved to the Sarasota/Bradenton area in 1939 4. Senior partner in the Sarasota law firm Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm and Furen 5. Member of the Board of Overseers at the Stetson University College of Law 6. Past president of the Sarasota County Bar Association 7. Past president and director of the United Appeal of Sarasota County 8. Board member of the Asolo State Theater 9. Board member of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce 10. Board member of the Center for Campus Ministry at Manatee Community College ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | Page | |----------------|-------------------|------------------- |------| | Tampa, Florida | The Tampa Tribune | Sunday 08 September 1985 | 40 |