Thomas James "T.J." Hively

Thomas James "T.J." Hively obituary

Thomas James "T.J." Hively

Thomas Hively Obituary

Published by Legacy on Sep. 4, 2025.
Thomas James "T.J." Hively, 82, of Fayetteville died Saturday, August 30, 2025. He graduated from Batesville High School in 1961. T.J. was preceded in death by parents Thomas "T.F." and Elsie Hively. He is survived by his wife Tommie Hively, daughters Michelle Price (Jim) and Sarah Beth McClintock (Jacob), and grandsons James Hively Price and Owen Thomas McClintock. At T.J.'s request no services will be held. The family requests memorials be made to First United Presbyterian Church, 695 Calvin, Fayetteville, AR 72703 or the charity of your choice.

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Sarah Jane Hopkins

September 6, 2025

Dear Tommie and family--Howie and I have many good memories of
you and TJ in our Batesville days. "Lyon" College, then Law School--
We hold dear to good times, and embrace all of you in your sadness.
Howie and Janie Hopkins

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