Thomas A. “Tom” Mize, Jr.

Thomas A. Mize Jr. “Tom” was born on August 6, 1945 in Baldwyn,

MS and

passed away on August 25, 2017 at his home in Southaven,

MS.  Tom served in the U S Army from 10/6/1966 to 12/13/1972

and served in Vietman from 8/1967 to 8/1968 where he was

awarded a Bronze Star. He was a retired truck parts salesman

and recently worked

in the gun bar at Academy Sports, Olive

Branch, MS  For the

last two months he was care for by

Southern Care Hospice.

He was the son of the late Thomas Arthur Mize, Sr and Annie

Hill Mize.  Survivors include wife Helen W. Mize, son Barry T

Mize and wife Tammie of Somerville, TN and granddaughters

Ashley M Mize and T

ori A Mize Hoormann and her husband Alex

of Southaven, MS, brother Gene Mize and his wife Sara of

Aberdeen, MS

and Niece and Nephew Claudia and Rusty Mize.

The service in celebration of his life will at Providence Presbyterian

Church, 7607 Getwell Road, Southaven, MS where he was a member

and elder, Monday, August 28, 2017 with visitation from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. and service to start at

6:00 with reception to follow.