Henry Thomas (Tom) Haithcock, Jr., 89, of Murfreesboro and formerly of Chattanooga,TN went to be with his Lord on September 16, 2024.

Mr. Haithcock was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Thomas Haithcock, Sr. and Ethel Lee Haithcock and a sister, Beverly Foster.

He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Nellie Potter Haithcock; children Tom Haithcock (Joyce) of Hixson, Vonita Seigenthaler (Carl) of Murfreesboro, and Kim West (Tony) of Harrisville, WV.  He was affectionately known as Pappaw by his 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

He was a 1953 graduate of Red Bank High School and participated in football, baseball, and basketball and served as captain and co-captain.  He was a proud member of the Naval Reserve and a lifelong Tennessee Vols fan.  Mr. Haithcock was retired from Chattanooga Paper and Woodenware.  He was a former member of the Red Bank Church of Christ where he served as a deacon and elder.  He was a current member of the White Oak Church of Christ.

Visitation will be held at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Hixson from 5-7 pm on Thursday, September 19.  A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 20 at 11 am at Chattanooga Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to White Oak Church of Christ, Stones River Manor or Sound Words with Jim Dearman Podcast.

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343.