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Thomas M. Moates Jr.
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Thomas Moates Obituary
TAMPA, FLA. — Thomas M. Moates Jr., 53, of Tampa, Fla., formerly of Moultrie, died Saturday, July 5, 2008, in Clearwater, Fla.
Graveside rites will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 10, at Cobb Suncrest Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Dion Brown officiating.
Born February 6, 1955, in Muscogee County, Ga., Mr. Moates was the son of the late Thomas M. Moates Sr. and the late Sara Louise Morris Moates Sikes. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was formerly Purchasing Contract Manager with Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Mr. Moates was a popular softball coach for many years.
He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Kenneth R. Sikes Sr.; his grandmother, Mary E. Morris; and a brother, Gene Moates.
Survivors include two daughters, Kim Terrell and husband Daniel of Tampa, Fla. and Kelly Britt and husband Robert of Grenada, Miss.; two brothers, Ken Sikes and wife Samantha of Moultrie and Allen Tanner of Atlanta; two sisters, Brenda Moates and Ellie Hebert, both of Baton Rouge, La.; four grandchildren, Sara Britt, Emily Britt, Hunter Britt and Alyssa Terrell; and his best friend, Christopher Hill of Tampa, Fla.
Cobb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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Rich (Rook) Dudkiewicz
August 4, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Tom's family and close friends. He was a great man that I truly enjoyed being around. God Bless Everyone! Tom and his family will be in my prayers!
Karen Kusmich
July 22, 2008
Deepest sympathies to Toms family and friends. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting him, we played against his womens team quite a few times. Great guy out there on the field for sure. Maybe we will all play together again one day. God bless, and prayers for the family.
Birdy - RDA/Powerhouse
Kim Terrell
July 20, 2008
Daddy..
I miss you so much... There is not a moment that goes by that something doesn't remind me of you or that I just want to call and ask your advice on something. Thanks to everyones support with the sudden passing away of my father.. it means the world to our family. I have a large void in my heart that can never be filled. It only held a special place for you daddy.. Please watch over us as we attempt to put our lives together.. You will live in our hearts forever..
Love your baby girl,
Kim
Nancy Dillon
July 17, 2008
I just want Tom's family to know that Triple Crown Softball whom I also work with has decided in Oct. to re-name it's woman's upper division to the Tom Moates upper division, also they have added an award for the team who has the best sportsmanship for there last tournament in the United States.
It will be presented by myself and his woman's team The Hot Shot's.
What a true testimony for Tom!!! I feel blessed to have just know him and miss him and his e-mail's already.
I felt his family and friend's should know this information as it speaks directly to how Tom was on and off the field!!
If you would like to see what they have said please go triplecrownsports.com and clink on slowpitch,clink tournament's and click on all states and then it pull up tournaments and look for St.Augstine and stroll down the page and you will see what they have written.
Thanks,
Nancy Dillon
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Tanya Rosa
July 17, 2008
I typed and retyped this entry so many times, I am truly at a loss for words to express my heartache for your pain. All I can say is that Tom was a man that loved his girls more than anything in the world! A love that was apparent every time he looked at them both.
Debbie Turner Estis
July 14, 2008
Brenda, I am so very sorry about the loss of Tommy. I too like many of the others remember our younger days in Moultrie. We all had so much fun then just didn't realize it. I sure miss all those days. Just know that your brothers loved you very much and I promise they are looking out for you. I'm not so sure they ever forgave me for bringing you to Louisiana with me. But I know they loved you and Ellie. Brenda, just know I am only an hour away and will always be here for you.I will keep you all in my prayers.
Jan Milam Thompson
July 12, 2008
I was so shocked to read Tommy's obituary in the Observer. I last seen him at the funeral of his brother Gene. It was so good to see him and Brenda, even though it was a sad time. The three of them, Tommy, Gene and Brenda had been such good friends of mine and my brother (Gary) during our youth. There has been so many wonderful things written in this "Guest Book" that has made me so proud, and so thankful that he was loved and admired by so many. We never know when we will be called home, It makes you think ..... what would people say about us? I'll see you in heaven..... Love, Jan
Cid
July 12, 2008
Bren and El,
I was so saddened to hear of the tragic news about Tommy. You know I am here for you both if there is anything I can do. May the fond memories you have of him give you the strength to make it through the days and weeks ahead.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.....
Teri Hall Hill
July 11, 2008
I have known Tommy for over 40 years and I have so many good memories of him. I haven't seen him in a long time but I know if I did he would have that big beautiful smile of his plastered on his face. He was one of the sweetest most sincere people that I have ever known in my life. We have played many a game of ball with Brenda and Gene and all the other kids that lived around us when we were growing up. We all got along so good and had so much fun...those were the days! Tommy just know you have touched many lives and left so many memories and were much loved by all that crossed your path and were lucky enough to be called "FRIEND" by you. Brenda and all the loved ones left behind rest assured that Tommy will always be with you and is an angel watching over you from above.
Janet Sauls
July 11, 2008
The news of your loss was shocking to me. It has been some time since I last saw Tom, as I use to work with him but he was always very upbeat and smiling. He made hard days seem bearable. We never know the number of lifes we have touched until we are gone, nor how greatly we will be missed but I hope that his family knows now.
Tom you were a good person. You attended my fathers funeral and as you were there for me, I wish I could have been there for your family. May they find comfort in the coming days with the support of loving family and friends and may God embrace them during this difficult time and reassure them that you are in a great place. You will be missed.
Rick Tayloe
July 11, 2008
Greetings Family & Friends of Tom:
Havings worked with Tom for a good part of the past 15 years, we have lost a fair, honest, and loyal business partner and friend. Although the shock of this event is painful, he now resides in peace in God's heaven. May this fact and your fond memories of Tom confort you though these coming weeks and months. God Bless each of you during this difficult time.
Kelli Patin
July 10, 2008
Brenda and Ellie,
I cannot find the words to express how sorry I was to hear about Tommy. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family during this time.
Mechele Folds Culpepper
July 10, 2008
Ken and Sam
I am so sorry for the loss of Tommy. I know he was very special to you and he will be missed by you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mark, Steve, Kelli and Nancy E-911
July 9, 2008
Ken we are sorry for your loss and you are in our prayers.
Alibi Blaze Softball Team
July 9, 2008
The Blaze Softball team has had the pleasure of playing many games against Tom and his team Hot Shots. We always knew we were in for a tough game against a classy coach and his girls followed his lead. We send our deepest sympathies to his family andhis Hot Shot's girls.
Tina, Kayleigh, & Hunter Paulk
July 9, 2008
Just wanted all of you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this tragic time of your lives. I know what is like to lose a parent and to lose them without expecting it. May God give you all the strength and peace that you will need as you mourn your loss. Tommy was always so nice to me and the kids when we were over at Ken & Sam's and he was home. I will never forget the time he helped Ken & Sam move me to Tifton...he always seemed to be willing to help anyone! RIP Tommy....we will miss you!!!
Amy & Rick Baker
July 9, 2008
To Tom's family and many friends: May God watch over you in this time of sorrow. We will miss Tom very much.
Laura Reinhold
July 9, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Toms family. I knew Tom from the day he took over the Hot Shots womens team. He was a great coach and a great friend. The softball world has lost a gem.
Laura and Larry Reinhold
Nancy Dillon
July 9, 2008
To The Moates Family,
Please know that we have lost one of the best best men I have ever met. He was a perfect gentleman and never lost his smile, for the ladies of of his softball team there will be a void that can never be filled now.
I am still in shock and can not finds the words to say jut how much Tom ment to many of us. It is our loss now but God's gain for he must of needed Tom more than us here on earth, I trust in the Lord and all he does, while we do not always understand the why? But he does!!
Tom I will miss your smile, your laugh and your e-mail's just asking how my husband is doing. When I walk by the wall at LRMC and saw your picture early this year I showed my husband and told him who you were and said other than him Tom was the classest man I have ever met.
My heart goes out to all who will miss him. There will not be another one like him no doubt.
May God Bless him and his family and give them the strenth to understand and have the wisdom to go forward just as Tom would want them to do!!
God Bless!!!
Nancy Dillon
Rachelle Jones
July 8, 2008
If tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to Heaven
And bring you home again.
~Author Unknown
My prayers and deepest sympathies are with you. May God bless you through this difficult time.
Cheryl Peter
July 8, 2008
I am so sorry for you loss, please accept my deepest sympathies~~~
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. May God bless ALL of You in this time of sorrow.
Marie-Elena (Laner) Futch
July 8, 2008
To all of Tom's family, my heart goes out to all of you. This was a sudden and tragic loss of a very special man. Tom was very special to me and I will miss him as a coach and a dear friend.
Kathy Roberts
July 8, 2008
My most sincere thoughts and prayers to each of you going through this very difficult time. Tom was an amazing, compassionate, thoughtful, committed, driven, funny, and devoted man. The list could go on forever trying to describe him. For all of us who were lucky enough to have shared times with him, at any capacity, we will forever miss you. Thank you for being a great boss and an even better friend - you will not be forgotten.
Fe McLeod
July 8, 2008
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of the family and friends. I still can't believe we are saying good-bye to such a wonderful person. The memories of Tom will be cherished. Tom was a special man who touched all of our hearts with his smile, his kindness, his cheerfulness and genial disposition. He was a very good and true friend who will be deeply missed.
Fe and Ronnie McLeod & Family
Shelly Levine
July 8, 2008
My thoughts are with Tom's family and friends. He will surely be missed by many. He was truly a wonderful, giving, and genuine man. I will miss seeing his smile.
Diane Adams
July 8, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and close friends. May your memories bring you comfort in your time of sorrow and always know that you have a very special angel watching over you!
Diane Adams (Lakeland, FL -LRMC)
David & Teresa Warburg
July 8, 2008
Ken & Sam,
Just wanted you to know you and your family are in our prayers during this time. We are sorry for your loss.
May God bless you and comfort you and your brother's family during this difficult time.
Mike DelPrete
July 8, 2008
All my thoughts and prayers go to the family. I will miss a good friend in Tommy Moates.
Polly, Sonja,& Allen and Families
July 7, 2008
To all the family, my heart goes out to each of you. Tommy was a special person to all who knew him and he will be missed by all of us. I am so sorry that I can't be with you all, but just know that I love each of you and will keep you in my prayers.
Love you, Polly Tanner and Family
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