Thomas Gustave Hedstrom 1954-2019 The family of Tom Hedstrom announce with deep sorrow the passing of a beloved husband, father, brother, and “Papa Gus.” He was born and raised in Dothan, AL to the late Robert “Bob” Hedstrom and the late Elizabeth “Betty” Hedstrom. He married Sabrina Tucker Hedstrom in 1978 in Opelika, AL. They raised their three daughters in Nashville, TN: Amy Hedstrom Stewart (Brian Stewart) (Tallahassee, FL), Amanda “Mandy” Hedstrom (Memphis, TN), and Allison “Allie” Hedstrom (Memphis, TN). He was the proud grandfather and “Papa Gus” to two beautiful granddaughters: Reagan Elizabeth Stewart and Alexandra Ruth Stewart. He was the brother of David Hedstrom (Pleasant Grove, AL), Steve Hedstrom (Lewes, DE), Joe Hedstrom (Hoover, AL), and John Hedstrom (Morgantown, NC). He was the son-in-law of Shirley “Mimi” Tucker (Hermitage, TN.)
Tom worked for CNA Insurance for 30+ years (Nashville, TN). He was a lifetime fan of Alabama football and was a regular attendee of games since 1969, where he cheered on the Crimson Tide for hundreds of games. He loved spending time at his childhood family lake house in Compass Lake, FL where his family are members of the Dothan Boat Club since the 1950s. His hobby was hobbies including music, swimming, sailing, water skiing, snow skiing, building projects, woodworking, cycling, football, photography, gardening, model trains, airplanes, reading, and supporting his girls at swim meets, dance competitions, races, recitals, color guard performances, and academic achievements. Most importantly Tommy loved spending time with his family.
His family and friends celebrated his life at his daughter’s dance studio, Renegade Dance in Millington, TN on October 19th at 10:30 am. Graveside services will be on October 26th at 10:00 am at Memory Hill Cemetery in Dothan, AL. Family and friends will be celebrating his life at the Dothan Boat Club in Compass Lake, FL on October 26th at 1:00 PM. Tom was not a flower guy, he grew vegetables! In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Tom’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Rebecca Persons Wells
Dear Sabrina: I was deeply saddened to hear of Tommy’s passing. I send you much love, hugs and prayers. My prayers are you and your daughters as you journey into this new norm. Love you much.
Ed Starkie (Bear)
I attended Troy with Tommy and Sabrina. He was my friend and brother. I pray comfort over all of you. Be blessed sister!
Bob Markey
I am very sorry to hear of Tommy’s death. He played a great part in the establishment of our fraternity, Lambda Chi Alpha, at Troy University and was a good brother. He will be remembered with other brothers we have lost in an Omega service on Nov. 9 at the fraternity house on the Troy campus. He was a good brother and will be missed.
Charlie Driggars
I was so, so sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing, Sabrina. All our best to you and the rest of his family. Tommy was a very special person, and he meant a lot to me. Prayers for all of you, and especially you.
Calvin Fulkerson
Sabrina: I knew Tommy through work. He was a thoughtful, loyal and passionate man. I will miss him and pray that the Lord gives you comfort and peace as only he can.
Mike and Mariana Childree
Sabrina, Mike and I just learned of Tom’s passing. We are so very sorry. I remember first meeting the two of you when you picked up Amy from the church nursery. Know that your family is in our prayers.
Mike & Mariana Childree