Tommy Wannamaker

Tommy Wannamaker is a supporting character who first appears in Chapter 1 of the Complete and Uncut Edition of The Stand by Stephen King. He is one of the witnesses at Hapscomb's Texaco outside Arnette, Texas when Charles Campion crashes his car, ending the Flight of the Campions.

Story Arc
Tommy Wannamaker is a resident of Arnette, Texas, and one of the regulars at Hapscomb's Texaco. Tommy worked at the paper plant in town before it was closed, and with his unemployment run out, he now lives on government relief. He spends his nights drinking beers and shooting the breeze, either at the Texaco or at the Indian Head bar.

Along with Hap and the other regulars - Stu Redman, Norm Bruett, Hank Carmichael and Vic Palfrey - Tommy is a witness when Charles Campion crashes into Hap's fuel pumps. Tommy may have the best view of the crash, as the next day, he is at the Indian Head describing every detail. He helps Hap drag the dying Campion inside the gas station, where Hap calls the ambulance. (Chapter 1)

Complete and Uncut Edition

 * Chapter 1 - first appearance; witnesses Charles Campion crashing into Hapscomb's Texaco