Thomas R. Halcomb

Thomas R. Halcomb obituary, Tuscumbia, AL

Thomas R. Halcomb

Thomas Halcomb Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 22 to Nov. 24, 2012.
Thomas R. Halcomb

Thomas Ray (Tommy) Halcomb died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012 after a courageous battle against Multiple Myeloma, a battle that lasted for over five years. Funeral services will be Friday, Nov. 23, at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Sheffield, with Dr. Toby E. Mueller and Rev. Van Edington officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 1 p.m. until the service. Burial will be at Shoals Memorial Gardens.

Tommy was born on August 26, 1940, in Ft. Payne, Alabama, and moved to Halltown in Franklin County, Alabama, at an early age. He was a graduate of Vina High School, Athens College, and The University of Mississippi. He began his high school teaching career of over 30 years at Vina High School, and taught his last 16 years at Deshler High School. From 1973 to 2007 he was an adjunct faculty member at Northwest Shoals Community College. His teaching discipline was science, and at the high school level he taught chemistry, physics and biology. As an adjunct instructor at Northwest he taught anatomy & physiology, and his students included many future nurses and other healthcare professionals.

It was while teaching at Northwest that he met Reba Crumpton Loften, a nursing instructor. They were married June 4, 1978, combining their families of five children and making their home in Tuscumbia, Alabama.

Tommy was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Sheffield, where he served on the session as an elder. One of his greatest joys was leading an adult Sunday School class. He often said he learned more from the class than he taught. He was also the consummate storyteller and loved to entertain with stories of his days growing up in Franklin County.

Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Karie and Maudie Halcomb, brothers Jimmy and Phillip Halcomb, and sister and brother-in-law, Bobbie and Larry Ott.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Reba; children Randy Halcomb and his wife Hongmei Huang, Lisa Loften, Rhonda Halcomb, Eddie Loften and his wife Beth, and Anesa Halcomb; grandchildren Carina and Liam Halcomb, Hannah and Sarah Kate Loften, and Myron and Josef Halcomb; three sisters, Hazel (and Dave) Williams, Virginia (and James) Lindsey, and Linda (and Ken) Haynes; sisters-in-laws, Angie Halcomb and Wynnojean Halcomb; numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, extended and church family.

Pallbearers will be Tim Crumpton, James Lindsey, Heath Halcomb, Charles Hotchkiss, Don Armstrong and Patrick Smith. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Richard Deal, Dr. Bart Barlogie and Dr. Anthony Kalliath. The family would also like to offer a special thanks to Shoals Ambulance Service for a safe and comfortable trip home from Arkansas for Tommy so that he could spend his final days with his family and loved ones.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Myeloma Institute for Research & Therapy at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR: http://myeloma.uams.edu/, or to First Presbyterian Church, Sheffield.

An online guest book is available at morrisonfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sign Thomas Halcomb's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

December 1, 2012

Norma Underwood posted to the memorial.

November 29, 2012

Someone posted to the memorial.

November 26, 2012

Jim and Diane Berry posted to the memorial.

Norma Underwood

December 1, 2012

Reba & family, I am so sorry for your loss... May God Comfort you as only He can do. I will be praying for all of you.

November 29, 2012

'The God of all comfort' is ready to help you through this very difficult tperiod of grief and mourning and pain. Draw close to Him and He will draw close to you. (James 4:8)

Jim and Diane Berry

November 26, 2012

Reba,
We are so sorry to learn of Tommy's passing. Since we were out of town, we didn't get a chance to speak to you in person. We had seen him a few times during the past year, and he was so positive about his situation. We pray that the Lord will bless you and keep you and give you peace as you deal with your loss.

Lizbeth

November 25, 2012

God is aware of your pain and promises at Isaiah 61:2 "to comfort all the mourning ones." So he will help you through this time of grief.

November 25, 2012

My condolences are with your family. I knew Tommy for many years and am proud to say that he was my friend. He was a good teacher, a good man and a good friend. Our prayers are with you and your family. Mr. and Mrs. Marlie Wayne Bolton

Jane (Thigpen) Ticer

November 24, 2012

So sorry to hear of Mr. Halcomb passing away. He was a friend and also my instructor in some nursing classes at Northwest. I also helped take care of his mother while she was in the nursing home. He was always the same no matter where you saw him.......a wonderful man.

mark mitchell

November 23, 2012

He was one of my favorite teachers a great man of God . To be absent from body is to be in the presence of our lord.

November 23, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are visiting our children in TX or we would be there. As we were growing up in Halltown, I felt a special bond to Tommy.
Biilly Joe and Jane Williams

Felicia Askew Ferguson

November 22, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember how kind you and Tommy always were to us girls when we'd come over to visit Anesa and Rhonda. He was a wonderful man. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Ivan Pivovarov

November 22, 2012

To Reba and the Holcomb family.

Please accept my condolences on the loss of Thomas. I was saddened to hear of Thomas death. I always will remember him as my teacher, friend, and a great man.

Anita Bryant

November 22, 2012

Reba, I treasure my memories of Tommy and our time together in Tuscumbia. May you be comforted by sweet memories to sustain your heart and soul during these days of heartache. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He will be missed greatly by many!

John & Brenda Hollis

November 22, 2012

Reba and family, we would like to extend our deepest heartfelt sympathy. May God be with each of you and keep you in his loving hands. We have heard so many great things about Tommy and know he will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Friends of Dave and Hazel.

November 22, 2012

Reba I am so sorry to hear of you loss I know what you are feeling right now as I too have walked this path plese know that you are in my prayers and have been as Tommy has gone through this May God wrap you in his loving arms sending you love and prayers
Nelda Kelly Knight

Austin & Betty Davenport

November 22, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

November 22, 2012

To the Halcomb Family,

Hi, my name is Craig Conley I am a member of the DHS c/o '90. Though I never had Mr. Halcomb as a teacher, I still remember seeing him in the halls. I'm sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Millie Newton

November 22, 2012

Reba
I am so sorry to hear of Tommy's death. You & your family will be in my thoughts & prayers.

November 22, 2012

Tommy was a man of high principle and deep religion. I considered him a special friend. Forgive me for not being there but our whole family is at our home in Florida until after the weekend. You are in our prayers. Gene Hamby

Donna Johnson

November 22, 2012

One of my favorite teachers at Northwest. I learned a lot from him...a knowledge I use daily in my career. So sorry to hear of his passing.

Showing 1 - 18 of 18 results

Make a Donation
in Thomas Halcomb's name

How to support Thomas's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Thomas Halcomb's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Thomas Halcomb's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

December 1, 2012

Norma Underwood posted to the memorial.

November 29, 2012

Someone posted to the memorial.

November 26, 2012

Jim and Diane Berry posted to the memorial.