Thomas Tummins' Obituary
Thomas E. “Ted” Tummins, 66, passed away April 20, 2011, after a long and challenging battle with a rare form of cancer. He is survived by his wife, Sandy Tummins; daughter, Kim Tummins; son, Tim Tummins; sister, Debbie Tummins; three brothers, Paul, Don, and Ron Tummins; many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins; a host of wonderful caring friends; and his dog Khaki. Ted and the family were provided amazing care and support during the final 6 weeks of his battle by the 5th floor nurses and staff of Baptist Hospital East as well as at Trinity Hospice House in Collierville. Ted’s life will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Memphis, (700 Poplar Ave., 38105) with a reception at 10 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2011. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to St. Jude Research Hospital. Memorial Park Funeral Home, “Behind the stone wall”, 901-767-8930. Condolences may be offered at www.MemorialParkOnline.com
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