Born 10/30/47, Princeton, KY
Died 8/13/96, Tijuana, Mexico, from cancer.
Tom struggled with sobriety for many years, and by his willingness to surrender to the grace of God, he enjoyed six years of sobriety. He is described by the members of his group in Phoenix as a source of wisdom, with a fatherlike influence.
He was both calming and invigorating, at the same time. He is given credit for revitalizing the program in Phoenix and was one of the guiding spirits behind the 1996 International Conference at Phoenix. He was an example of God’s love at the conference by being a good host and loving spirit despite the physical pain from his extensive treatment. He was a help and inspiration to all of us who knew him. Praise God for his life and his sobriety.
Go with God, Tom. We love you and will miss you.
Sylvia J.
Tom will be deeply missed in our fellowship. When Tom met you, he took you into his heart and did not forget you. Tom had a masculine warmth and tenderness that seemed to come easily and gently, a quality that was a special grace for some of us “love cripples.”
Like many early A.A.’s, Tom carried the program where his travels took him and found his home in SA, whether that be in Oregon, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, California, Illinois, or Missouri.
We send our condolences to Linda and the family and we thank the God of our sobriety for manifesting His Presence, Power, and Love to us through Tom.
Jim E.
