Thomas Grady Cousins

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I went to Darlington. I have followed Mr. Cousins for many years. Just want to say thank for your service, work and dedication. I am a retired Superior Court judge in Rome.

My deepest condolences to Mrs. Cousins and the family. He was greatly admired by many, myself included. It was an honor to meet Mr. Cousins and the family & a pleasure to be a part of the Nonami crew that would be about 35+ years ago.
Prayers to you & may Gods Blessing & comfort be with you during this time
Dianne Jones

This Presbyterian pastor had an amazing trip to Israel and Palestine in 1995, a pilgrimage sponsored AND ACCOMPANIED BY Tom and Ann Cousins through Columbia Seminary. I enjoyed many conversations with them during that time, including hearing about Tom´s vision for a place that meant nothing to me at the time ... East Lake. Beyond that trip, Tom´s
faithful generosity has long inspired me. What an example of a life of faith. Well done, good and faithful servant. - Rev. Wendy McCormick, Columbus, Ohio

A giant has passed.

I am certainly greatful for having the opportunity to have worked at East Lake as a pro. Thank you sir.

Tom Tom 2nd cousin Mark Milam. Tom your up in Heaven now with your 1st cousin Margaret Elizabeth Holley Milam, you were 8 years older than my mom, and my mother Margaret and her good friend Ellen Dukes wrote a book for you COUSINS COUSINS EVERYWHERE before she passed away January 2024,, my mother's parents were Kirk Theron Holley and Margaurete Holley from Griffin Georgia,, RIP Tom Cousins

Tom Cousins was one of the finest men I ever had the privilege to know. My Dad, JC Shaw, and Tom were great friends. Mr. Cousins served on our Board (Shaw Industries) for many years and could be counted on for wise and honest advise. He and Dad teamed up on many charitable projects, including Columbia Seminary and other Presbyterian endeavors. I was fortunate to have known him and consider him one of the finest, smartest, most sincere and most giving visionary men I have ever met. What he did at East Lake, that community and Drew Charter School was nothing short of a miracle. "Well done good and faithful servant." Julius Shaw

I was privileged to be one of the many pastors that Tom and Ann sent to the Holy Lands to invest in our ministries- and even more blessed that Tom and Ann accompanied our group. The ripple effects of my trip, and of countless trips like mine, have paid spiritual dividends in the lives of so many congregations and people that will never be accounted this side of heaven. Aside from the lessons learned at all the digs and holy sites visited on the trip, I have always treasured the conversations we shared and especially the example he set. Tom's obituary spoke of him being humble and compassionate. From what I saw, I am sure that our Lord will reward him greatly for the way that Tom served and followed His example. May he receive all that he shared, good measure, pressed down, shaken together and overflowing may it be given to him!
With condolences to Ann,
Rev. Stuart Fletcher
Princeton Theological Seminary, Class of 1991

Tom,
thank you for all that you have done in this life... in your next. you have served well. it has and will have a lasting impact. a true servant leader

- dwight

I had the privilege of meeting Tom several times and quickly knew of his Christian faith and his even deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ in all that drove him along with his kind and humble spirit to others.
Tom made an impact and significant difference to others and certainly to our community at large. Rest in Peace and Gods embracing love now for all eternity...
Don Whitney

Thomas Cousins was the friend and owner of the Atlanta Flames Hockey Team .He had the Omni built to promote Hockey in the South. He was not just concerned with the growth of the sport but he encouraged the spiritual growth of his players by giving each player a Bible in which he wrote an individual testimony of how he had been challenged to read the Bible daily and the huge difference it had made personally in his life.
Not only did he exemplify the concern and care of his players but of their families and also by visiting them in hospitals and
by inquiring after their recovery from injury or health challenges.
Mr. Cousins mirrored a life of Christian generosity and love throughout the Atlanta area and all over the South and with his wife Ann, changed life for so many through his vision and work.

I had the privilege of meeting Mr Cousins years ago, I was the first to install DSL Internet in his home. While there I was met with warm welcome and had the opportunity to converse with him and his wife on current events. I will always remember the first time we met. I have seen him in passing years later and he still remembered who I was. He was a great man who will be truly missed. My condolences to Mrs Ann and the Cousins Family

Jeff Hicks

Dear Mrs. Cousins,
I am saddened to hear of your husband´s passing. My father, Bob Kent, so admired him and enjoyed their time together in Atlanta and the Omni. I extend my condolences to you and your family. What a legacy TC has left in Atlanta.
Dede Kent Natale

Dear Mrs Cousins. I am saddened to hear of Mr Cousins passing. I will never forget all the love and kindness you bestowed on team members and your kindness to me was beyond measure. A life so well lived. Love Sylvia Vail.

Thomas was a man that fulfilled in impressive measure what we take as most becoming, the call to "Esto Vir".

Tom was a close and wonderful family friend.I cherish my personal relationship with Tom,especially when I was working in real estate investment banking in New York.
I love the thought of Tom and my parents and friends reunited in heaven.

Grady I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great man in Atlanta. I knew you from Richard upshaw. Your family is amazing people. Please hope you and I can talk soon. Jeff upshaw malone 678 222-8035

I send my best wishes to the family. While I knew Ann, Lillian, Grady, Rachel and Ren better than Tom, he was always in the background of visits and conversations. A powerful man and leader who leaves loving family members to continue the good work of the Cousins each in their own way.

I had the good fortune to meet Mr. Cousins on a number of occasions as an architect with TVS. My best memory was when I the opportunity to make a design presentation to him. I had some great coaching by one of his senior development partners. Mr. Cousins approved my design! Whew!

Thank you, Mr. Cousins, for all you have done for our great city of Atlanta and the many opportunities for the architecture community to thrive with you and your company.

Bill Halter, Architect

Influential to so many but especially to me. You will be missed. Thank you for the jokes, conversations, golf tips, and opportunities you gave my family.

One of the great oaks in Atlanta's mighty forest has fallen. May his legacy be remembered and as a tremendous contributor to our Atlanta way.

God bless Mr. Cousins and his family!

Tom cousins was a wonderful man who put God first and business second. Growing up at church with his son and seeing Tom and Ann each week was a delight. Tom was friendly and and was a joy to talk with

He was one of the greatest men I´ve worked for. He always called me scout and never by my name. Him and Mrs. Cousins were like second parents. He will be missed.

I had the privilege of awarding Tom the highest honor given to a member of the United States Senior Golf Association called the Campbell Award named for one of the Association´s most honored and respected members, Tom Campbell.
Steve McPherson

I´ll always remember how you remembered all of your employees names. Thank you for teaching us to be nice to ALL the employees and to work as a team . Terry Holmes

I will always cherish the memories of hunting with my dad and brothers at Nonami with Mr. Cousins. He was the most gracious host, and one of the finest gentlemen I have ever known.

Tom Cousins was an important influence in the lives of many including mine. His ideas were big and bold. He gave limited advice but asked probing questions that led me to consider a different perspective and other options. His legacy lives in Atlanta in more ways than be counted.

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jane and I are so saddened to hear of Tom's passing. We have such happy memories of staying at Brookhaven and Jupiter, following the time when golf introduced us in 1989 and I enjoyed a number of golfing occasions with Tom in Georgia, St Andrews and Ireland.
Our condolences to all the family.
Gavin and Jane Caldwell, Dublin, Ireland

The best man I ever knew my favorite memory is Mr C in the library at Nonami reading his Bible in front of the fire place.I love him and the family dearly, Scott Price

I had the pleasure of working with Tom for a couple of years - 1956-58. Ann and Tom attended my and Ozzie´s wedding in 1957. I have very fond memories of both of you - and still have the beautiful silver pitcher you gave us. God Bless!

Tom Cousins was a lovely man, a wonderful human being. He did so much for so many. He truly cared about his community. My imagination believes that Vernon had quite a crowd waiting to welcome him as he arrived in Heaven. Thank you Mr Cousins. You will be missed.

I had the honor of maintaining Mr. Cousin´s personal plantation golf course for a couple of years in Albany before he sold it to Ted Turner. He always treated me so well. He introduced me to the Presbyterian church in our community and I later became a member there. He´d always ask me how "my" golf course was looking? He wanted to know my opinion and that was special to me. He was so personal to me and my wife. He treated us like family and gave us personalized gifts from his heart for Christmas. He truly was a gentleman and someone I´ve always looked up to. His kindness allowed for me to meet lots of special people. I´m super thankful that he took a chance with me and gave me a great opportunity to be the superintendent on his beloved course. I´m sure his rewards in heaven will be great because he lived a special life here on Earth. May he rest in peace.
Cory Kunkle
Albany, Ga