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1949
DIED
2014
Tommy Von Hatten Obituary
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Connie Downing Troxell
April 5, 2023
I knew Tommy for years also new his brother Abe and I watched both box. Both were good. Miss both and I will say one thing Tommy was always good to me. Also he was also great with my mom. I miss them both.
Jose (Pepe) Torres
August 7, 2015
I just found out today about my cousin's passing. I guess I have been away from the family too long. God bless you, may you rest in peace.
Steve Paschal
March 20, 2015
Tommy, it's been almost a year since you passed and I still think about you every day. You were a great friend for 55 years and your passing has left a hole in my life that can never be filled... I'll see you on the other side, brother.
Tavo & Amelia Von Hatten
September 10, 2014
We just found out yesterday about Tommy's passing into eternal life. Our condolences to Tia Beatrice, Mary Lou and his sons and daughter. May he rest in peace!
Maria Barreda-Alvarado
April 26, 2014
Maria Barreda-Alvarado
April 26, 2014
Maria Barreda-Alvarado
April 26, 2014
April 26, 2014
It's so quiet here. I miss picking up the phone and hearing your patient voice and smiling heart. You were always there Tommy. You were always there...if everyone's love could have kept you here, you never would have left us. I miss you so. PS "When the first snowflake falls"
April 15, 2014
We extend our sympathy and condolences to the Von Hatten family. May God give you His peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Carey & Marilyn Garner
Ray Pierce
April 15, 2014
Tmmy we miss you and will see you soon in his house. We ask that God give your family comfort. Your friend and classmate. Ray SHHS 1968
April 15, 2014
I just found out about Tommy. He was a good friend and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and may God see you through this difficult time.
Pamala Blakely Plechus
April 14, 2014
Tommy you will be so missed. Thank you for being kind to my mom.
Connie Downing Troxell
liz poarch
April 13, 2014
Sincere condolences to Tommy's family.
Durwin Overall
April 13, 2014
Tommy I will always remember and miss you. We had some good times.
Sheila Paschal Scott
April 13, 2014
Tommy, you were there when our family needed you and now you will be a guardian angel to all of us. I know, without a doubt, that Steve will miss you beyond measure...May your family be at peace and rejoice in knowing you will all be together again in Heaven. Rest in peace, dear Tommy.
April 13, 2014
I love you to the moon and back. I'll see you later cousin.
Love Paula
April 12, 2014
Tommy's easy smile and jokes will be missed by all of us. It is difficult to say the right words to comfort his family and friends. He truly was a bright light in this world and now God has taken him home.
Love & Peace, Cathy O'Dwyer Cunningham
Spud Nelson
April 12, 2014
Tommy was awesome, I was fortunate enough to grow up him being like a uncle to me. -Spud
Laura Smith
April 12, 2014
Tommy with his heartwarming smile, which he always wore, and his love of his family and friends will truly be mised. May his familty find comfort in his memories .
Bobby Hightower
April 12, 2014
A pleasure knowing such a positive & fun person. He will greatly missed. Such a great guy . Thoughts & prayers to the family.
Marti Quade-Alley
April 12, 2014
Tommy you were a light in this world. RIP
April 12, 2014
It seems like only yesterday that we were 10 years old and hanging out at Meadowbrook Park. When we were at Sam Houston, I sparred several rounds with him for a column I was writing about him for the school newspaper. He talked me into joining Golden Gloves and I did fight in a handful of tournaments over a two-year period with him in my corner. One day he noticed that I was using some of my mother's makeup to cover a black eye that I'd received in the Northeast Lions Club Tournament. He reached over a wiped it of my face saying, "Never be ashamed of a black eye; it's proof that you had the guts to step into the ring, something most people are afraid to even do."
Years later, he and I were the only ones to lay our hands on every log when he was building his home at the "Garden of Eden."
One of my best friends ever... I miss him more than I can say. Rest in Peace, brother. Amen.
Steve Paschal
mary lou von hatten
April 12, 2014
I am laughing thru my tears at all his facebook stories. He had an unmatched sense of humor.
Brenda Durst
April 12, 2014
Tommy was a great Man, We all have another Angel looking down upon us. RIP?
Judy Moy
April 12, 2014
Rest in Peace Tommy
April 12, 2014
so sorry to hear about Tommy ,knew him back in high school and always thought highly of him .he will be missed.
April 12, 2014
It's hard to imagine that someone so full of life is gone. But we all must move on.
I will miss your unique personality and generous spirit most of all. I pray that you will rest in peace, and I look forward to seeing you again some day.
Christy
Mitch Wilson
April 11, 2014
Blessed to have been counted as one of your friends,will miss that smile, God has a contender now.!
Billy Hightower
April 11, 2014
In 1971 while I was in Vietnam waiting to us the phone to call home I picked up a boxing magazine that included an article on Tommy. I had met Tommy years earlier during the time my brother Bobby was boxing. Over the years I got to know Tommy more and always had a great respect for him. He was someone I admired. I'm so glad to have known you. Thanks for the memories. You will never be forgotten.
April 11, 2014
You will be missed little brother. Sam Hatton
Julie Lasiter
April 11, 2014
Rest in peace Tommy, you were a great guy and we will miss you !
Richard Snoddy
April 11, 2014
So sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. I used to box with him in Golden Gloves. I know he will be sorely missed. All his family and loved ones will be in our prayers. From Richard and Ceil Snoddy
April 11, 2014
Tommy, I guess our rematch will have to be in Heaven now. I can't believe you're gone. Miss you already friend. Don Burns
April 11, 2014
I will forever have a space in my heart for you and smile when I see a flower in bloom because of you
April 11, 2014
Tommy was always sincere when asking how I was doing when he came to our house. His infectious smile and easy going personality will be missed. God's comfort and blessings on Tommy's family and friends.
Jack Coates
April 11, 2014
I'm proud to have known you Tommy. Thanks for the memories. RIP
Nevelyn Rodriguez
April 11, 2014
I can't remember not knowing Tommy it seems he has been there forever ... Always there forever in our hearts.
Rayble Smith
April 11, 2014
Thanks for being so kind! We'll all miss you!
April 11, 2014
Mary Lou and Momma Bea, We are sharing your loss of Tommy, who was such a good brother and son. Asking God to surround you and each family and friend with the peace of God which passes all understanding.
Nancy Ingle and Saturday SINGLE Focus
Connie Troxell
April 11, 2014
You will be missed. Thank you tommy and Pam for being so kind to my mom mary anna downing in her time of need. Your smile and laugh i can hear it and the flowers that you posted and how kind you were to your mom. Tell Abe hi for me.
April 11, 2014
I knew Tommy over 40 years, he was a good boxer, good friend. He had a giving and generous nature. We will all miss his quick wit and sense of humor. Nick Wells
David Standish
April 11, 2014
Our sincere condolences to the family for their loss. Tommy was always such a nice guy.
Ken Costlow
April 11, 2014
RIP, Tommy. We'll sound the 10 bells for you.
April 11, 2014
You left your mark on everyone that knew you. When we all think of you, and we will often, we will smile. Linda Williams
David Ellis
April 11, 2014
Rip Tommy,we will all miss you.So put on the gloves and be Gods right hand man.DavidEllis
Danny & Charlotte Humphreys
April 11, 2014
Our Prayers are with his family and friends! You will be so missed! Gods Blessings for everyone!
Janet Turpin
April 11, 2014
So sorry for your loss. He was a childhood friend of my precious James from Meadowbrook Park. May you join him in heaven and have good times. God Bless!
Gary Downs
April 11, 2014
Rest in peace Tommy. We will always remember you and have you in our hearts.
Bobby Lamkin
April 11, 2014
He was everyone's friend ! A truly great guy!!
Art Brees
April 11, 2014
My sincere condolences to the family. Tommy will be missed by all who knew him...
Carol Ford
April 11, 2014
He will be missed by all especially his smile and great heart
April 11, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 11, 2014
Tommy we will always remember your smile and laugh you were a true friend anyone could count on. I will miss your bear hugs the most. Until we meet again you will always be in our hearts love ya Tammye and Gene Patridge
Linda & James Fuqua
April 10, 2014
Such a sad day for so many of us as we are still trying to get over the sudden loss of a long time friend.When Heaven got you, it got the angel who proudly worn the Golden Gloves..You are already missed.May you Rest In Peace.
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