Thomas E. Thum, 61, of Ridgeland, Mississippi passed away on June 30, 2023.

Thomas was a devoted candy crush player and double down casino. He also loved a variety of sports, from wrestling, Nascar racing, Dallas Cowboys and Memphis Tigers. Thomas worked Union Autoparts in Ridgeland, Mississippi and enjoyed it. But he loved nothing more than his family, and enjoyed cooking for them.

Thomas is survived by his wife of 40 years, Belinda Thum; three daughters, Leslie (Andre) Shaw, Kristin Thum, and Brittany Thum; three brothers, Michael (Barbara) Thum, James (Sharon) Thum and Brian (Marsha) Thum; as well as eight grandchildren, Madison Thum, Adrieonna Shaw, Dreden Thum,  Drelan Thum, Drace Shaw, Zailee Thum, London Thum, and Landon Thum.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald E. and Betty A. Thum.