Tom N. Andrews

Thomas N. "Tom" Andrews, Born October 22, 1950 in Panama City, FL. and resident of Mobile passed away, August 31, 2011 in Gautier, MS. Tom began his career at Winn Dixie Supermarket as a bag boy. He worked his way to Bakery/ Deli Director of the Montgomery, AL. Division in a short period of time. After 25 years of employment with Winn Dixie, he became the Bakery/Deli Director for Greer's Stores in Mobile, AL. He was currently employed as District Manager for Dollar General Stores on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, a position he held for the past 8 years. Tom proudly served in the Army National Guard for many years. He had a kind and loving spirit that touched all who knew him. Tom never met a stranger. He was an avid gardner and was known to have a friendly competition with good friend Joe Rodriguez, to see who could grow the prettiest tomatoes. He loved Alabama Crimson Tide Football and would attend games with his loving wife Vicky. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maggie Lee Menck and his sister Linda Watford He is survived by his loving wife, Vicky Vining Andrews of Mobile. Two sons: Ashton(Madison) Andrews of Mobile and Ben(Heather) Andrews of Panama City, FL. One daughter, Serenity (Josh) Anderson of Panama City, FL. Four grandchildren, Justin Anderson, Carson Anderson, Brett Andrews and Courtney Andrews. Two very special friends Tom loved as if they were his daughters, Hannah Rodriguez Harrington and Hope Rodriguez. Devoted niece Amy Vining. One sister, Elaine(Tom) Cater of Panama City FL., nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 7, 2011 from 6 until 9pm at Holder-Wells Funeral Home in Moss Point, MS. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 11am from Mobile Christian Center in Mobile, AL. with Rev. Joseph C. Rodriguez officiating. Pallbearers will be Ted Moon, Vince Siai, Sr., Tom Balchak, Alex Arriaran, Robin Dearmon, Frank Travieso, Guy Foster and Dan Richardson. Interment will be in Serenity Memorial Gardens, Theodore, AL. For friends of Tom's in Panama City, FL. that are unable to attend, a Memorial Service in Tom's honor will be held Monday, September 12, 2011 at Millville Christian Church in Panama City, FL. Funeral arrangements are by Holder-Wells Funeral Home, 4007 Main St.; Moss Point, MS. []

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Tom N. Andrews

October 22, 1950 - August 31, 2011