Funeral service for Mr. Thomas “Tom” Jefferson Decker, age 85, of Fayetteville, TN, will be conducted at 11 AM on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Rice officiating. Burial will follow in Lincoln Cemetery.
Tom was born on May 13, 1934 in Lincoln County, TN to the late Monroe and Rossie Mae Warren Decker. He was a member of Liberty Church of Christ and worked for Walker Die Casting in Lewisburg, TN. Mr. Decker passed away on June 27, 2019.
Survivors include his wife, Doris May Decker; daughter, Darlene (T.C.) Holley of Pulaski, TN; sons, Donny (Michelle) Decker of Petersburg, TN and Michael (Donna) Decker of McBurg, TN; grandchildren, Laura Lee McClellan, Rebecca Ann Schlueter, Brent Spivey, Dana Stevenson, and Coltan Smith; seven great-grandchildren; and special cousin, Lucy Woods. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Juanita Cunningham, Alma Louise Jeans, Bill Decker, William Jackson Decker, Alfred Decker, Jim Decker, and Cowboy Decker.
Visitation with the family will be held at 5 PM until 8 PM on Friday, July 5, 2019, at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Liberty Church of Christ, 9 Cut Off Lane, Fayetteville, TN, or the Alzheimer’s Tennessee, Inc, 207 N. Jackson Street, Tullahoma, TN 37388. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Decker.
14 Comments To "Thomas “Tom” Jefferson Decker"
#1 Comment By Wanda and Bob Williams On June 28, 2019 @ 9:21 pm
Doris and family, We’re so sorry about the great loss of Brother Tom. He has been a special Christian friend to us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the children. Our love, Wanda and Bob Williams
#2 Comment By Wanda Warren On June 30, 2019 @ 1:36 am
Doris and Family: So sorry for your loss.
I wish I could be there to give you a big hug. I’m sure Granville and Tom are having a big time telling stories. My love and prayers. Wanda
#3 Comment By Randy &Karen Whitehead On June 30, 2019 @ 11:27 am
Donnie and family, we are so sorry for the loss of your father. Our prayer is for God to be with you and lift your hearts with beautiful memories and sweet stories. In Christian love, Randy & Karen Whitehead.
#4 Comment By Diana McBay On July 1, 2019 @ 4:50 pm
Donnie and family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May God be with you and bring peace and comfort during your time sorrow.
#5 Comment By Gay Parsley On July 1, 2019 @ 4:52 pm
Mrs. Doris and family. I’m very sorry about Mr. Tom’s passing. He was such a friendly and nice man. I always enjoyed talking with him at church. Prayers for God’s comfort during this difficult time.
#6 Comment By Dotsie May Vicki Stetten On July 1, 2019 @ 4:54 pm
Doris we are so sorry for you and your family’s loss Uncle Tom was the greatest him was always the same person every time you seen always nice and friendly my daddy lot a lot of both of you God Bless you and your family we love you all Dot May and Vicki
#7 Comment By Barbara Hargrove On July 1, 2019 @ 5:47 pm
Sorry for your loss, I thought a lot of Tom. Prayers for all your family.
#8 Comment By Barbara McCool Hargrove On July 1, 2019 @ 5:48 pm
Sorry for your loss, I thought a lot of Tom. Prayers for all your family.
#9 Comment By Julia Stafford On July 1, 2019 @ 6:29 pm
Doris and Family, so sorry to hear about your loss. Thinking of y’all during this time of sorrow. Judy
#10 Comment By Rhonda Honey Wilbanks On July 2, 2019 @ 1:08 am
Mrs. Doris and family so sorry for the loss of such a sweet and kind hearted man. May God give you peace and comfort in the days to come.
#11 Comment By Rhonda Honey Wilbanks On July 2, 2019 @ 1:10 am
Mrs. Doris and family so sorry for the loss of such a sweet and kind hearted man. May God give you peace and comfort in the days to come. May God lay his healing hands on Mrs. Doris…
#12 Comment By Sandra Lancaster (Painter) On July 4, 2019 @ 3:44 pm
I just wanted to say Tom was a one of a kind man especially to all of y’all I have known him and all of y’all for years and it just breaks my heart but him and Mrs. Doris had a long and happy marriage and to be together that long takes special people so sending my love, thoughts and prayers for all of y’all
#13 Comment By Elizabeth Anne Holley Jones On July 4, 2019 @ 9:09 pm
Dearest Mrs. Decker, Darlene, and family, we are so sorry for your loss, but you know he’s in a much better place in his Heavenly Home with our Lord God. I know you’re missing him even though you know he’s at peace; it doesn’t change the fact that we miss our loved ones!! Continued thoughts and prayers during the difficult days ahead. Love, Bob, Elizabeth Anne, Colby, and Caitland Jones
#14 Comment By Nikki Foster On July 9, 2019 @ 11:43 pm
Mr.Decker was a Sweet Man My Condolences AHC MEADOWBROOK