Tommy Hines
July 23, 1964 ~ June 3, 2019
Tommy Hines, 54, of Gilbertsville, Kentucky, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at his brother's home in Mount Vernon, Iowa, surrounded by his loving family. Memorial service: 4 p.m. June 8, 2019, at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home, Portage, Indiana, with Visitation preceding from 2-4 p.m. Arrangements with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon, Iowa.
Tommy is survived by his mother and step-father, Gloria (Jim) Oatsvall; father and step-mother, Mick (Jane) Hines; brother, Mickey (Teresa) Hines; sisters, Kim Hines, and Pam (Larry) Vickrey; nieces and nephews, 'favorite niece' Tiffany Hines, Brandon, Courtney, Bradly, Christa, Mickey James, Travis, and 'beautiful' Kendra; and beloved dog, Lucy. He was preceded in death by both maternal and paternal grandparents and great-grandparents; and niece, Melissa Hines.
Thomas Allen was born to Michael and Gloria (Thompson) Hines, on July 23, 1964, in Gary, Indiana. He received a Bachelors from Purdue University. Recently, he worked for Champion Home Builders in Benton, Kentucky. Tommy enjoyed fishing at Kentucky Dam, hunting, and spending time with his faithful dog, Lucy. He was a loving uncle who will be missed by all his special nieces and nephews.
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My goodness how I was so crazy about this guy,at the time he had come to a small place called Muhlenberg Co. Kentucky I think he was staying with his grandparents. Well he was blonde headed and rode a motorcycle,he had a rugged look about him that several girls were crazy about him. I know I was,he made my heart skip a bit every time I saw him. My dad was not having it. So after I graduated we lost touch with each other plus he wound up moving. A about 12 years ago he found me on line and we started talking as good friends. He told me that he really wanted to Persue a relationship with me but my daddy was not going to have it. We laughed about it. I got married in 2009 but we remained friends on Facebook and we talked all the time. I loved his little video’s of Lucy and pictures of all the fish and deer he caught. I will miss him a great deal. Gone but not EVER forgotten. I love you my friend. Peace be with you and your family.
I can remember when I babysat Tommy when he was little. I have to admit he was a handful!! Lol Tommy will be missed RIP ❤️🤗
Tommy you were such sweet guy..You really had a heart of gold but you didn’t show it to all..Only certain people saw and I can say I did…You we’re to young to leave but God needs you more he has some great plans for you..I will miss you dearly..but know you are in a good place Big Guy……Martha
Sending our condolences. The Tagues
Even though I had not seen Tommy in decades, I have a vivid memory of him that time will never fade. It was on a Sunday-during the 80s sometime-Tommy drove me and Timbo to the state border line of Michigan to buy as many cases of Old Style that we could carry. Tommy would always make me sit in the front seat between him and Timbo. He was so Cool like that. We ended up at some drive in that evening-there was an intermission and ‘Strangle Hold’ started playing. Timbo LOVED this song and he ran up to this stage and started doing cartwheels all the way across the big screen. We were standing on top of Tommy’s car and we were laughing so hard-you could see Timbos shadow doing these cartwheels- Tommy was going crazy cheering Timbo on-I never laughed so hard in my life and I will never forget seeing Tommys whistling and laughing -he was so much fun and so happy then. I wish I could have had the opportunity to thank him for that memory. I hope that Tommy’s family and all the people’s lives who he touched will find comfort knowing that he has gone to a place where no tears are shed and no pain or struggling exists-a place where he can finally be at peace. Goodnight Sweet Tommy Hines-may flocks of Angels carry you to you’re rest.
Thank you so much for sharing this story, It made me laugh and cry. I can just imagine all the fun with Tommy and Timbo, they were a pair when they got together. Timbo is devistated over the loss of his cousin Tommy as we all are. 🙁 Thank you again for sharing such a great memory of him. xoxo Kim Hines
Kim- my heart goes out to all of you-It is so hard to process this….I can’t imagine the sorrow you are experiencing and I wish I could say something that could help ease the pain. I knew how much Timbo loved his cousin and I know he is really struggling with this, as all of you are. Tell Timbo that I love him and I am thinking and praying for all of you everyday. Take Care-Lisamarie Sommer (Im really happy that you liked the memory I shared-thank you)
Little Tommy….that’s how I remember you …always giving me a hard time when I used to babysit for you…but you had a heart of gold and will be missed by many..I’m so glad I got to talk to you through social media and hear all about your best friend Lucy and what you were up to these days …RIP sweet boy Thoughts and prayers to your beautiful family at this most difficult time Love Lori …( your favorite babysitter)
Tommy theres nothing but good things to say about you dear friend. You truly were a blessing to many of us that had the pleasure of getting to know you . i could always call or message you and talk about anything. Im going to miss your loving and kind spirit and seeing pics of lucy , the fish you would catch and the deer you hunted. Fly high . you may be gone but not forgotten.
I remember Tommy when we lived across the street from them in Portage. He was a blonde headed entergentic boy. I loved the way he smiled and laughed. My oldest son loved going over to their house and always wanted to sit on the mower and Tommy would help him up. My prayers and thoughts are with all the family during this difficult time.
To Tommy Hines Family, We are deeply saddened by the loss that you have encountered. Words cannot express our sadness. As you remember your loved one, may you find comfort knowing that God is close to the broken-hearted and provides comfort to the crushed in spirit. (Ps. 34:18; 2 Corinthians 1:3,4) May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief as God heals your hearts.
My condolences to your family. You will be missed Tommy.