Thomas Joseph Marino Jr.

August 17, 1943 - June 24, 2020

Thomas Joseph Marino Jr., 76, of Lakeland, TN passed away on June 24, 2020. Tom was born on August 17, 1943 to Doris Marino and Thomas Marino Sr. in Memphis, TN. After graduating from Memphis Catholic High School, he went on to study Education at the University of Memphis. He first landed a job coaching football and teaching at Memphis Catholic High School. He then went on to coach football and teach at White Station High School and, eventually, became the head football coach and teacher at Bartlett High School for 35 years. Tom was a father to two children, Theresa Marino Greer and Amy Marino Simpson, upon meeting the love of his life, Bettye Rogers. In 1975, Tom met and wed Bettye Rogers. Tom and Bettye had one child together, Thomas Joseph Marino III. After retiring in 1999, Tom spent his time playing with his grandchildren, playing golf and volunteering his time teaching for the DeNeuville School for Catholic Church Charity. Tom was predeceased by mother and father Doris and Thomas Marino Sr; his brother, Steven Marino. Tom was survived by his wife, Bettye Marino; his brothers, Robert (Rob) Marino and Rick Marino; his sister Nora Marino McGowan; his two daughters, Theresa Marino Greer and Amy Marino; his son, Thomas Joseph Marino III; and his two grandchildren, Thomas Joseph Marino IV and Matthew Joseph Marino.