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William Thomas "Tommy" Wages
1929 - 2016
William Thomas "Tommy" Wages
1929 - 2016
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BORN
1929
DIED
2016
William Wages Obituary
Wages
July 4, 1929 -
February 13, 2016
Valley, AL- William Thomas "Tommy" Wages, 86, of Valley, AL, passed away February 13, 2016 at Tallahassee Memorial. A funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA, and beginning at 1:00 P.M. EST with Ben Ward officiating. The Interment will conclude the service at Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 17, 2016 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. EST at the funeral home.
William Thomas "Tommy" Wages was born July 4, 1929 in Atlanta, GA, son of the late F.H. Wages and Edna Hartshorne Wages. Tommy was owner of Tommy Wages Honda, as well as, Honda, Kawasaki, Sea Doo of Columbus. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy. Tommy's passion was racing motorcycles and speed boats.
Other than his parents Tommy is preceded in death by son, William T. "Bubba" Wages, Jr, two sisters, and one brother.
Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years, Joyce Wages of Valley, Alabama; three daughters: Gloria Braddy and husband Herman of Waverly Hall, GA; Yolanda "Lonnie" Ward and husband, Glenn, of Upatoi, GA; Ashley Pope and husband, Travis, of Cumming, GA; a sister, Anne Stanford of Columbus, GA; five grandchildren: Dr. Julie Braddy-Roberts, Ben Ward, Kimberly Colwell, Jax Pope, and Ashelin Pope; ten great-grandchildren.
Tommy was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, brother and caring friend and will never be forgotten.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff of Columbus Hospice for the kind hearted service provided to Tommy and the Wages family during this time.
Flowers will be accepted. Those choosing may make a contribution to Columbus Hospice.
Online condolences may be left at www.vancebrooksfuneralhome.net.
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Mike Keene
February 21, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to Tommy Wages and his family.
February 17, 2016
To the Wages family, you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow. May you cherish all the wonderful memories that will help get you through the days ahead. Tommy was a good person with a good heart. He will be missed by his many friends and family. Draw your strength from our Heavenly Father that will be your source to give you the love, peace and understanding as you grieve his passing.
Love to all of you,
Lynn Hobbs Turner
John Ellis
February 17, 2016
Tommy was a major personality in my life, will be missed and more important remembered
John Ulm
February 16, 2016
Condolences to the Wages family.
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Bonnie Bell
February 16, 2016
Joyce,
We're so very sorry to hear about Tommy. Sending our love and prayers to you and the family.
Bonnie and Bean
Ronnie Jackson
February 16, 2016
Joyce, so sorry to learn of Tommy passing, the LAKE will never be the same, he will be missed by all that knew him.
Evelyn Terry
February 16, 2016
Prayers for Joyce and all of the family. Tommy was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
BRENDA WINCHESTER
February 16, 2016
Joyce - So very sorry to learn of Tommy's passing. He was a friend to everyone and will surely be missed by all who knew him.
With much love, BRENDA & RONNIE WINCHESTER
Anne Wages Stanford
February 16, 2016
Condolences to all the Wages family. As I light this candle in your honor, I want you know dear brother that you have been a good brother to me and friend as well. I will miss you dearly, but I will see you again someday. Love you always and forever and will keep the memories close to my heart!!
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