A funeral for Thomas W. Jarvis, 87, of Mathews, was held at 2 p.m. Monday in Zion Baptist Church, Cardinal. He died Tuesday, April 1, 2014. 

An employee of the Merchant Marine, he retired in 1968 after 23 years. 

Survivors include his wife, Louise Jarvis; son, Thomas Jarvis Jr., and daughter, Joyce Clayborne.

Burial was in Poplar Wood Cemetery, Mathews.

Forrest Brothers Funeral Home, Hudgins, was in charge.