Thomas Paul “Coach Tom” Pemberton, age 93, of Rockwood passed away August 20, 2017. Tom was born in Junction City, Kentucky on July 6, 1924 and moved with his family to Rockwood in 1927. He graduated from Rockwood High School in 1943 and served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, fighting in the Battle of Okinawa, as a result of which he was awarded two purple hearts. After returning from the war and obtaining his bachelor’s and master’s degrees, he returned to Rockwood where he taught school as well as coaching football and basketball. He later worked for the State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and ultimately retired from the State Department of Education. After retiring, he continued to be active in a number of local organizations and charitable endeavors. He was subsequently honored by the Roane County School System when it named the Rockwood High School Stadium “Tom Pemberton Stadium.” He is survived by his children: Tom Pemberton, Tina Pemberton, and Mike Pemberton; grandchildren: Jill Williams, Matthew Pemberton, Robyn Pemberton, Luke Faust, and Michael Pemberton; great-grandchildren: Emma, Addie, and Molly Ross Williams and Abigail Cofer Faust; sisters: Peggy Edwards and Ann Griesinger; and brother: John Pemberton. In addition, he leaves a whole host of friends, former players, and students in Rockwood, Roane County and many other areas. The family will receive friends at First Baptist Church in Rockwood from 2 until 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2017, with a Celebration of Life to follow at 5p.m. Full military honors will be conducted by the United States Marine Corps Honor Guard. Interment will be at a later date in a private family service. Flowers are welcome; however Coach Tom requested that contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Benevolence Fund, c/o P.O. Box 54, Rockwood. Evans Mortuary in Rockwood is serving the family.