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Thomas H. "Tommy" Mims Sr.

1949 - 2013

BORN

1949

DIED

2013

Thomas Mims Obituary

Thomas H. "Tommy" Mims, Sr.

Hattiesburg

Mr. Thomas H. "Tommy" Mims, Sr., 63, of Hattiesburg, died Friday, March 15, 2013 at Forrest General Hospital. Services will be Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Dixie Baptist Church followed by burial in Clark Family Cemetery conducted by the Son's of the Confederacy. Mr. Mims was a member of Dixie Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon. He was a member of IBEW Local 903. He was a member of the BPOE Lodge #599. He was a member of the Son's of the Confederate Veterans, 7th Mississippi Infantry Battalion. He was a long time employee of the Forrest County Schools. He was preceded in death by daughter, Shannia Mims; his mother, Helen Mims; and his mother-in-law Bea Leffler. He is survived by his wife, Karen Mims of Hattiesburg; four sons, Chance Mims; Tommy (Jennifer) Mims, Jr.; Kyle (Ashleigh) Mims; Rory (Kellie) Mims, all of Hattiesburg; his father, Ance Mims of Hattiesburg; a sister, Debbie (Richard) Thompson of Hattiesburg; Brother-in-law, Rudy (Terrie) Leffler of Hattiesburg; a sister-in-law, Angela (David) Ludlam of Senatobia MS; a father-in-law, Rev. Ray Leffler of Hattiesburg ;thirteen grandchildren, Taylor McKenzie, Tyler McKenzie, Fisher Mims, Laikyn Mims, Peyton Mims, Troy Mims, Parker Mims, Cooper Mims, Spencer Martin, Kaitlyn Odom, Keegan Odom, Kaden Barefoot, and Tanner Beck. Visitation will be Monday, March 18, 2013 at Dixie Baptist Church from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Arrangements are being made at Trustmark National Bank for a scholarship in honor of Tommy Mims.

Published by Hattiesburg American on Mar. 18, 2013.
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David and Lea Williams

March 6, 2014

We are deeply sadden the lost of Tommie and we will be praying for the family.

Lonnie and Mandy Taylor

March 20, 2013

May the light of heaven shine upon your grave.

Johnny Adamo

March 20, 2013

we are sorry for your loss. you will always be in our prayers.

Bobby & Dorothy Pickett

March 19, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss our prayers and love we send out to all of you in this difficult time.

Wayne & Marie Barlow

March 18, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you.

Tracy and Sherry Stuart

March 18, 2013

With deepest sympathy & sincere sorrow, my wife and I wish God's blessings be bestowed on the family of Tommy Mims. RIP ole schoolmate.

Harold Stanley

March 18, 2013

He was such a great person we loved mr tommy I'm glad we got to know him and I'm glad to say he was a good friend he will be greatly missed by all the kids in our school system that he touched there lives my 4children loved him.rest in piece

Judy Smith

March 18, 2013

Every time Mr. Mims came into our office to pick parts up he was SMILING and always very kind. We were shocked & saddened to hear of his passing. Our prayer is for comfort and strength for his family and friends during this rough time. He will be missed!

Air Conditioning Parts

March 18, 2013

A wonderful man. He will be missed by so many. God bless all of you at this time. Love, Kirby and Linda Lambert

Kirby and Linda Lambert

March 18, 2013

We are sorry to hear of Tommy's passing,he was a special person, always smiling, laughing and kind. I pray for grace for the family in the days to come. Jimmie and Sandy Graham

March 18, 2013

I have many great memories growing up around Mr. Tommy....He was a great christian man, who I had alot of respect for...he will be missed by many. My deepest sympathies to Mrs. Karen, Chance, Tommy, Kyle & Rory....

John, Ashley, Hunter, Landon, Kade & Saylor Watts

March 18, 2013

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