TOMMY MATHEWS PLYLER

Thomas "Tommy" Mathews Plyler, age 56, of Olive Branch, MS, formerly of Memphis, TN, died at his home Saturday May 21, 2011. He was born June 17, 1954 in Memphis, TN. He graduated from Central High School and attended The University of Mississippi. For many years Tommy was the proud owner of The Toddy Shop Liquor Store on Union Avenue. He was employed by WENDCO Franchise Management Inc., Harden's Sysco Food Services, and Hotel and Restaurant Supply Company in Memphis, TN. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Tracy and Anne Plyler. He is survived by his two daughters, Hailey Plyler and Britta Plyler; companion, Roxanne Bloodworth; sisters, Tracy Anne Heffernan and Mary Ellen Plyler; brothers, William O. Plyler (Suzanne) and Robert L. Plyler (Suzanne); six nieces and six nephews. Tommy was an avid golfer who loved the beach and cooking with his daughters. He will lovingly be remembered for his amazing smile, his incredible sense of humor, and his lifelong dedication to the Ole Miss Rebels and St. Louis Cardinals. His outgoing personality and generous heart will be missed by his treasured daughters and by his nieces and nephews who considered him as more of a best friend than an uncle. He will never be forgotten by his siblings, who couldn’t have asked for a better brother. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Friday, May 27, at Trezevant Hall at Grace St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 1720 Peabody Ave. A memorial service will immediately follow at 11 a.m. at Grace St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to The Exchange Club of Memphis. Canale Funeral Directors 901-452-6400