Thomas Battat

For as long as you are in the memory of others, you never die. And my wonderful friend and business associate touched so many lives and was so young when he passed that his memory will keep him alive for many, many decades to come. Tommy was simply one of the brightest and empathetic young man I ever knew in life and business. Tommy was simply the best of the best. I hate he's gone.

Still in my memory and heart. Always will be. I hope his family is well and found peace and happiness.

Sadly hard to believe it's been 7 years. It was 31 years ago I first met a very young Tommy with his cousin, dad and uncle at their first event exposing the Liberty Gold pineapple brand. It was exciting and the best of times. Tom was a shining star. He was a great friend to me and my father, Doc Davenport. They are now together cooking up deals. Miss you Tom. I send my love to the entire Battat family, especially Jennifer and the children.

In 1988 I met Tommy and his LG family during the NFBA Convention at their booth at one of the first Exhibition shows ever produced by the Food Broker association. I was about 40 and newly on my own after a 20 yr career in my family food broker business suddenly ended. I had just been the Acct Exec for Dole brand, and their National Broker of the Year. I needed to develop a portfolio of quality and competitive manufacturers to hire me to represent them in my market area. The Moon and the Stars...

I am shocked and in great sorrow on hearing the sudden passing away of Tommy and still can't believe that we have lost such a nice person. Our thoughts and hearts are with your family.

Tom was a client of ours for over 20 years. He was a gentleman in the best sense of the word-always thoughtful, kind, with a keen intelligence and wit. Personal relationships were the cornerstone of his business philosophy and his life.

King Soloman wrote in Proverbs 22:1 A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

Tommy passes on to his and Jennifer's children Jared and Lily a great legacy as a man of honor, integrity and a name that is esteemed.

The retail grocery industry mourns the loss of a giant and here in Texas, H-E-B Grocery Company mourns the loss of a true friend in Tommy Battat. Our business relationship with Tommy was never transactional but...

Your sudden departure shocked us.
We will always miss you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family