Thomas Michael SchmidtVero Beach, FLThomas Michael Schmidt, 45, of Vero Beach, Florida passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017 at the VNA Hospice House surrounded by his loving and devoted family.Tommy was born on December 24, 1971 in Vero Beach to the late Charles Joseph Schmidt and Judith Darrell Morgan. A lifelong resident of Vero Beach, he attended Vero Beach High School. He was a gifted craftsman and tackled every new venture with courage and determination.He had a great sense of humor and could make you laugh in an instant. His baby blue eyes would melt your heart and his smile always brightened your day. Tommy's lifelong passion was the fulfillment of joy he received from his only daughter, Jada, who survives him.He will be forever missed by his sisters Cheryl (Rusty) Cooper, Janet Cobb, Jill (Benny) Kimbrough and Judy (Marvin) Moore; and brother Richard (Angela) Schmidt all of Vero Beach. In addition to his parents, Tommy was preceded in death by his older brother Charlie.The family will gather to receive friends in celebration of Tommy's life 6-8 PM, Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at the Strunk Funeral Home in Vero Beach.Arrangements are under the direction of Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach.A guest book is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.