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Thomas Higgins Obituary

HIGGINS, Thomas Louis Sr., 49, of Highland Springs, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Higgins; and brother, John Higgins Jr. He left behind his wife of 27 years, Tammy Higgins; daughters, Teresa Gary and Lisa Higgins; son, Thomas Louis Higgins Jr.; three grandchildren, Skye, Rylee and Kamryn; and one sister, Sheila Marciniak. He will also be greatly missed by his loyal companions, Emily and Sunday. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Hopewell Baptist Church, New Kent County, with interment in the church cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Sep. 3 to Sep. 4, 2008.

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Nicole Anderson

September 15, 2008

Thomas and Tammy,
you are in my thoughts and prayers - if you need ANYTHING my family and i are here for you all. Our sympathy goes out to you.

God Bless.

Jennifer McKim

September 5, 2008

Tammy and Thomas,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Tim, Jennifer, Austin, and Lindsey

RUSSELL KNIGHT

September 5, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Renee Renick-Shropshire

September 5, 2008

Dear Tammy and Thomas,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Tom. Keep his memories close to your heart. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Renee Renick-Shropshire

September 5, 2008

Dear Tammy & Thomas,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I hope the memories of Tom will keep him close in your heart. Your family is in my prayers.
Sincerely,Renee'

Chris Neff

September 4, 2008

Higgins Family
I am sorry to hear about your loss. Thomas is a good friend of mine and its painful to hear about this. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Teresa Neff

September 4, 2008

Dear Tammy and Thomas,
We are so sorry for the loss of your husband/father/grandfather. Our hearts go out to you and your family. May your loving memories of him help comfort you and bring you peace. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies are with you, Andy, Teresa and Chris Neff

Kit, Steve & Stacie Howard

September 4, 2008

Shelia & family,
We are so sorry for your loss, not only this one but also the loss of your mother. While I didn't know Thomas very well, I remember seeing him and his family @ Mee Maw's pool. (boy that was awhile back!) Steve did, and we know your loss is tremendous. We will keep you all in our prayers. Know that he is at peace now and you don't have to pray for him anymore, pray to him to watch over all of you.

Adam Moore

September 3, 2008

Thomas I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He will be missed by many. May God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Melissa, Josh & Savannah Breeden, Charlie & Matthew Gregory

September 3, 2008

Tammy, Teresa, Lisa & Thomas I am so sorry for the loss of a wonderful man! He will be missed by many. You and others still may hold on to the memories that you've shared with him. If there is anything you need during this difficult time, a helping hand or a shoulder to lean on, please don't hesitate to call. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May god continue to bless.

Shelia Lisbon And Family

September 3, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Steve and Monica

September 3, 2008

Tammy and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time. May you find comfort in the love and memories of the life you shared with Thomas. He will be greatly missed.

Michele and Travis Roberson

September 3, 2008

Dear Thomas,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers as you cope with the tremendous loss of your father. We hope that you will find strength and comfort in many loving memories and that those special moments will live on in your heart forever.

Sherri Deringer

September 3, 2008

Theresa, Bubba, Skye, Riley and Kameryn, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help! Sherri, Sydney and Cameron Deringer

Ross, Debby, Jake, AJ & Cody

September 3, 2008

Dear Tammy, Thomas, Teresa & Lisa Dawn, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of Tom. We are thinking of all of you and our prayers are with you. Tom was a good guy and we have alot of ball field memories. Love, Ross, Debby, Jake, AJ & Cody

Jennifer, Katie and All the Girls

September 3, 2008

Teresa and Skye,
Katie and I are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you have been and always will be in our prayers. Please let us know if there is anything you need or want and your Blue Star family will be there.

Shannon Runyon

September 3, 2008

Tammy, Teresa, Lisa Dawn, and TomTom,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time in your lives.

Shannon Myers Runyon and Family

Kristi and Madelyn Sanford (BSC)

September 3, 2008

Teresa, Skye and family-We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please know if there is anything you or your family need feel free to ask.

September 3, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tracy & JW Brightwell

September 3, 2008

Tammy, Teresa, and Family:
We just wanted to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Words probably can't express what you all are going through, but we want you to know that Matthew 5:4 says, "Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted". God loves each and every one of you with his entire heart. He is the great Comforter and may you feel his presence with each of you daily in your times of need. If there is anything that we can do, please let us know.
God Bless,

Pam Oertel

September 3, 2008

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.

John, Robin, Ronnie & Kristin

September 3, 2008

Tammy, Thomas, Teresa, Lisa Dawn,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Tom. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Robin, Joey and Jason

September 3, 2008

Tammy,Thomas, Lisa and Teresa. I am so sorry for your loss. Tom was a wonderful man and i will always be greatful for all he had done for Joey. If you need anything we are here. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. we love ya and we are here for you.

September 3, 2008

Tammy and Family,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prays are with you at this time.

Kellie, Kathleen, Andrew and Jacob Whitlow

Penny (Price) Lavely

September 3, 2008

Shelia and Sabrina, I was so sorry to learn of the passing of your brother. I have many memories of growing up near your family. Your family has suffered such tremendous loss in a short amount of time. My thoughts and prayers are for both of you and your family as well as Thomas’s wife Tammy, children and grandchildren.

Kim, Floyd,Cassie & Taylor Harvey

September 3, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Mark Martin

September 3, 2008

Tammy, Thomas and family,

Ginny and I are so very sad about Tom's death. Peyton learned many things from him in the short time they worked together. He was a very kind man in many ways, I wish I had gotten to know him better. Ginny and I will see you at the service. If you need anything, give us a call. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!

Mark Martin

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