Clark Funeral Home Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Aiken Thomas Homer Aiken, Jr. (Tommy), age 47, a lifelong resident of Dallas, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2008. He was born on August 2, 1960 in Atlanta, GA. Tommy was a cattle farmer and avid gardener of flowers and vegetables. He was a lifelong ornithologist and raised many varieties of fowl. All visitors to his home viewed his birds and learned about his hobbies. Any animal or pet that needed a new home was welcomed at his farm. He was a loving and caring person who was always doing something special for his family and friends. Bouquets from his garden were a favorite gift. He loved entertaining at his home. His hospitality was well-known and highly enjoyed by family and friends. Tommy never met a stranger and his generosity was widespread. He was fun! He was our son, our brother, our uncle and most important our friend. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Surviving are his parents, Thomas & Betty Aiken of Dallas; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lisa & David Butler of Dallas and Laura & Bill Carruth of Dallas; nieces, Jodie Henson and her husband, Ashley of Dallas, Kristen, Kate and Karoline Carruth, all of Dallas; great-nephew, Asher Henson of Dallas; numerous aunts/uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, June 15, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. from Clark Funeral Home. The interment will follow in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.samclarkfuneralhome.com. Link to post Share on other sites
GaBelle3639 Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Rest in peace, Tommy. Link to post Share on other sites
jmd Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 so young. Prayers for the family. Link to post Share on other sites
thatboyaintright Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Sorry to hear this. Tommy, rest in peace. Link to post Share on other sites
lulu Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 so sad. Link to post Share on other sites
jerimurdock@tugtech.com Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Prayers for the family. Link to post Share on other sites
Subby Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 So young!!!! That is so sad. I send my prayers out to the family. Link to post Share on other sites
Beach Bum Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Rest in peace Tommy - this makes me so sad. Prayers for all Laura and Bill and the entire family. Link to post Share on other sites
fayes Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Prayers sent for the family Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernScarlett Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 I am so sorry to hear of the loss of a wonderful friend. I will miss our friendship , chats and your smiling face my friend. Lisa,Bill and Jodie I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Tommy . My thought and prayers will be with you all.Sorry for your Loss. Link to post Share on other sites
Burnt Hickory Mimi Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 The family is in my prayers! Link to post Share on other sites
luvtennis5 Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Prayers for the family during this difficult time. May God give you peace and comfort. Link to post Share on other sites
wanie Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 The years I have known you Tommy. We had so much fun. You were always finding exciting, new fun things to do and you always made me laugh and see the fun side of life. You lived for a short time on this earth, but never did you spend a day that wasn't full of fun. To the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Tommy, you will be missed. From one of the "terrible T-bird" members. Love always Link to post Share on other sites
GRAYCE Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Sorry to hear. Link to post Share on other sites
nae1060 Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 OMG - What happened to him? Link to post Share on other sites
SeaShell Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 (edited) Rest in Peace, Tommy. Prayers for the family. May God give you his grace, comfort and peace tonight and in the days to come. He lived life to the fullest and brought laughter wherever he went. Edited June 14, 2008 by SeaShell Link to post Share on other sites
jeassey Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Those that knew Tommy well will miss his enigmatic personality. RIP. Link to post Share on other sites
Malia110 Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 What happened to Mr. Aiken? Malia Link to post Share on other sites
nae1060 Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 I heard this morning that Tommy had a heat stroke. So sad. Such a colorful man. Link to post Share on other sites
crossroads Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Prayers to the Aiken family. Link to post Share on other sites
fastpitchrules Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Rest in Peace - my old friend.... your smiling face will be missed... Link to post Share on other sites
BT MOM Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Rest In Peace, Tommy... Link to post Share on other sites
hairslinger Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Hopefully this is not the Tommy that used to have those fun "cow pasture" parties back in the 70's. Link to post Share on other sites
GRAYCE Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Hopefully this is not the Tommy that used to have those fun "cow pasture" parties back in the 70's. It is hairslinger! Link to post Share on other sites
hairslinger Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 OMG.so sorry! He was sooo much fun!! Link to post Share on other sites
tess Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 I remember Tommy as a kid...raising peacocks, turkeys, & exotic chickens...He lived life to the fullest... prayers for his family.... Link to post Share on other sites
West Metro Realty Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 I only met Tommy once or twice when he got roped into helping us with the Historic Tour of Dallas back in 1998. The night before the tour, four of us were working into the early hours of the morning and he was a total hoot. I remember that night as a night of total laughter and was very impressed that he jumped in to help our mutual friend, Ellen Walker, as if it were his own project. I'm sorry to hear about this vital man's passing. Betty. Link to post Share on other sites
wedn03 Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 How very sad. I was friends with his niece Jody in high school and he was always so funny and sweet the few times I was ever around him. I know Jody and the whole Aiken family will deeply miss him. Jody, if you or any of your family members are reading this - you are in my thoughts and prayers! Ashley (K.) Link to post Share on other sites
kdriskell Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Tommy was truly a beautiful person, he always had a smile & hug for me anytime I ran into him while I was out & about. I absolutely loved going by to see him from time to time, even if I just dropped in without calling, he always greeted me the same a big smile & hug too. He was just so much fun to spend time with!!!! I will miss you my friend... May God Bless his Family & be with them. Link to post Share on other sites
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