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He attended Harding Academy in Memphis, as well as the University of Mississippi. Tory was an avid fisherman, traveling to Spain and Canada and many locations in the United States to enjoy fishing. Always an adventurer, Tory loved to travel and discover new places. He was always the life of the party, and loved nothing more than grilling on his patio with family and friends. Tory was a member of Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova, Tennessee. He and wife Sondra, built their dream home and moved to Knoxville 3 weeks before his death.
Tory was a loving son, husband, brother, uncle and friend. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 33 years, Sondra Roach Wimbs and son, Joshua Huskisson. He is survived by his mother, Mary Nell Wimbs; brother, Ty (Shelley) Wimbs; sister in law, Judy Wimbs; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Hilton Wimbs. Known for his kindness, generosity and love of life, Tory will be greatly missed.
A remembrance ceremony will be held at Click Funeral Home, 11915 Kingston Pike in Knoxville on Sunday, July 31 from 1-2pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Gary or Phyllis Jacobs
August 2, 2022
I worked for John Crawford for 17 years at the warehouse in Mayhew i wanted to offer the family my condolences
Jay Moore
August 1, 2022
There are no words for the legacy Tory has left with us. His shining personality will live on in our hearts. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow.
Carol Newton
July 31, 2022
I am so sorry Sondra. There is no words but please know that you and your family are lifted up in prayers.
Sarah Weathers
July 31, 2022
To all the Wimbs family, my prayers and deepest sympathy to you. Tory is the image I see, when I think of someone really living their life to the fullest! He was also one of the kindest, most upbeat, and friendliest people I have ever met. He will be sorely missed.
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Jeff Barnett
July 31, 2022
Tory is a great friend and mentor. We have more memories than I could ever share. I loved him like a brother. There is no doubt he will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Sondra and Ty, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Give everyone a big hug.
Sending all of our prayers and love.
Jeff
Kaye Freels
July 31, 2022
We praying for you and your family during this time of loss.
Cordova church of Christ
July 30, 2022
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Tory. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Ann Holland
July 30, 2022
The news of Tory's passing was devastating to me. I enjoyed working with him day in and day out. His work ethic will never ever be duplicated. My thoughts and sincerest prayers to Sondra, Joshua, Mary Nell, Ty, Chris and the entire Wimbs family. It gives me a piece of mind, that Hilton and Tory are reunited. Please know that you all are in my heart forever.
John Myers
July 30, 2022
I was shocked when I heard the news. You should know you are not alone ;myself and others are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark d. Kimball
July 29, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I met Tory 11 years ago when I joined Bassett. His kindness, humor, knowledge and his gift to make everyone at the table feel important and heard will always be a part of my memories. I am so grateful I had the opportunity to know him, laugh with him, and share the same passion for furniture! May he inspire us all to be all more inclusive of others and to laugh!
Gayle Penley
July 29, 2022
Love and prayers for the Wimbs family.
So sorry for your loss, he will be greatly missed.
Hugs and thinking of you Mary Nell durning this sad time.
Rachel and Matthew Powell
July 29, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful mentor and our furniture hero for the last 20 years. We love you and will miss you. Heaven gained an amazing and beautiful person. Sending our condolences to the family.
Judy Elliott Buxton
July 29, 2022
Sondra I am so saddened...you will be in my thoughts and prayers..now & in the days to come!
Johne Albanese
July 29, 2022
I was deeply saddened to learn of Tory's passing. Having met him (and his brother and father) in the mid-80's when I joined Bassett, I can honestly say that he had more life and more drive than any one person I've known before or since. I send my most sincere condolences and prayers to his mother, brother, wife and family. Truly a sad day.
Gretchen Roberts
July 29, 2022
My heartfelt sorrow for your loss.
Beth Fowler
July 28, 2022
My deepest condolences to Sondra, Ty, and all the Wimbs family as I am so shocked and saddened by the loss of Tory, he was a mentor to work with and a good friend who loved life and lived it to it's fullest a true inspiration to all that were lucky enough to know him, my thoughts and prayers remain with the Wimbs family as you deal with this unexpected and unimaginable loss
Rest in Peace Tory .....
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