Thomas May
Thomas “Tommy” Moody May, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed peacefully into the hands of his maker on July 29, 2019. He was at home surrounded by his family.
Tommy was known for many things but perhaps most importantly was his love of Christ, his wife Peg, and his family. He was a faithful servant of East Ridge Presbyterian Church, then Covenant Presbyterian Church his entire adult life. Tommy was diligent in prayer, generous in spirit, and kind in disposition.
While Tommy enjoyed travel, there were no places more precious to him than his home, and looking over the lake from his boat in Chattanooga or watching the sunset over the bay near Destin, Florida. But his heart was most obviously full when he was surrounded by family and faithful, “old friends.”
Tommy attended East Ridge High School, University of Tennessee, and the University of Chattanooga (UTC). He met his beloved bride of 48 years in college, then served in the military before moving back to East Ridge to help his father expand the family business. He was successful in business steering A&M Toys and Hobbies into The Pool Place then founding the flourishing Artesian Spas in the early 90s.
He was preceded in death by his father, Frank and his mother, Pat (Muddie).
Tommy is survived by his wife, Peg, daughter, Kelly (Scott) Orthner, son, Frank (Nicole) May and daughter, Katie (Nathan) Fincher along with 12 beautiful grandchildren: Luke, Meg , Elise, Thomas, Ani, Sophie, Kai, Eden, Bryce, River, Jake, and Maggie.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Aug. 10, at 3 p.m. with Dr. J. Render Caines officiating.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 1-3 p.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 8451 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, Tn. 37421.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shepherds Arms Rescue Mission at: www.ShepherdsArms.org
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, East Brainerd Chapel, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, Tn. 37421.
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