Thomas Neal

Word, Jr.

Thomas Word. Jr. passed on Monday, August 14, 2023 near those he loved. Thomas was born on June 19, 1972 in Tupelo, MS to Marion Townsend and Thomas Neal Word, Sr. He graduated from Nettleton High School in 1991. "PeeWe," as he was affectionately known, confessed his hope in Christ at an early age and was a member of Springhill MB Church in Nettleton, MS. Thomas also served in the military for many years. He was employed with Toyota Manufacturing Co. for thirteen years where he worked in maintenance as an electrician among other roles. He was a loving and caring son, brother, uncle, and father. Thomas loved family time, cookouts, and alone time at the movies. He was the epitome of a man full of love, honesty, and respect for all.

He is survived by: his son, Xavier Word; his mother, Marion Townsend (Arvester); his father, Thomas Neal Word, Sr.; two sisters, Valerie Word and Lotonya Shumpert (Orlando); two nephews; Vontrekius McCray and Levonte Word; a niece, Kamia Word, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

He is preceded in death by: his maternal great-grandfather, James Denman; maternal grandparent, James Ella Denman; paternal grandparents; Betty Mae Word and Walter Word; uncles: Reginald Denman, Sammie Denman, Fred Wren, Robert Earl Word, Johnnie Merl Word; an aunt, Karen Denman.

Pallbearers

Chris Denman

Wydotcy Bean
Jeremy Cook

Jerome Bean
Vontrekius McCray

Jeffrey Denman